FatwaJohorSocial & Contemporary Issues
FATWA HUKUM PERMAINAN GOLF
What is the ruling on playing golf according to the Johor fatwa?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that playing golf is originally permissible, subject to conditions.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that playing golf is originally permissible, subject to conditions. These include no element of gambling, the game must not distract from remembering Allah including prayers, no element prohibited by Islamic law, no wasting of money or time to the point of neglecting obligations, and it must not become a daily routine to the point of obsession. All games and competitions, including those with prizes, are permissible if they do not contradict Islamic principles, bring benefits allowed by Islamic law, do not lead to heedlessness, and the prizes are provided by a third party.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum asal permainan golf adalah harus. Walaubagaimanapun, keharusan ini adalah tertakluk kepada syarat seperti di lampiran:
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “FATWA HUKUM PERMAINAN GOLF”, 23 December 2008. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=221. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-playing-golf-johor-fatwa/