FatwaJohorSocial & Contemporary Issues
HUKUM MEMAINKAN ALAT MUZIK TRADISIONAL JENIS SERUNAI
What is the ruling on playing the traditional serunai instrument?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible to use the serunai to raise spirits during silat performances.
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 it is permissible to use the serunai to raise spirits during silat performances. However, if playing the serunai or any other instrument involves summoning spirits, invoking spirit entities, or any element contrary to Islamic faith, law and ethics, it is forbidden.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menggunakan serunai untuk menaikkan semangat dalam acara silat.
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. “HUKUM MEMAINKAN ALAT MUZIK TRADISIONAL JENIS SERUNAI”, 27 November 2019. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=97. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-playing-serunai-instrument/