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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-780: HUKUM BERMAIN SERULING SERTA MENGAMBIL UPAH DENGAN MEMBUAT PERSEMBAHAN
What is the ruling on playing the flute and recorder, and accepting payment for performing at events such as weddings?
Short answer
Scholars differ on singing and musical instruments. According to the Shafi'i school and the definitive position of the four schools, using instruments such as the flute is prohibited, while a minority view, such as that of the Zahiri school and Ibn Tahir, permits it.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on singing and musical instruments. According to the Shafi'i school and the definitive position of the four schools, using instruments such as the flute is prohibited, while a minority view, such as that of the Zahiri school and Ibn Tahir, permits it. The National Fatwa Committee holds that playing musical instruments or bands that cause heedlessness is prohibited. In matters of disagreement, it is better to avoid the act and follow the majority view of scholars.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Namun, sekiranya disertakan dengan alat muzik hukumnya adalah haram, ini merupakan pandangan yang muktamad di sisi empat mazhab.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-780: HUKUM BERMAIN SERULING SERTA MENGAMBIL UPAH DENGAN MEMBUAT PERSEMBAHAN”, 7 June 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5660-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-780-hukum-bermain-seruling-serta-mengambil-upah-dengan-membuat-persembahan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-playing-flute-and-taking-payment/