FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
PERMAINAN KUDA KEPANG
What is the ruling on playing kuda kepang according to the Johor State Fatwa?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that the kuda kepang performance is haram.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that the kuda kepang performance is haram. The ruling covers ordinary dance, dance drama and arena dance, as it conflicts with Islamic faith, sharia and morality. All Muslims are prohibited from taking part, and those currently involved must stop immediately and repent with sincere repentance (taubat nasuha). The decision was made on 18 February 2009 and was not gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Permainan kuda kepang sama ada tarian biasa atau drama tari atau tarian gelanggang adalah haram kerana ianya bercanggah dengan akidah, syariah, akhlak Islamiyah.
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. “PERMAINAN KUDA KEPANG”, 18 February 2009. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=562. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-playing-kuda-kepang-johor/