FatwaJohorSocial & Contemporary Issues
HUKUM MELAKONKAN SAIDATINA AISYAH RADHIYALLAHU ANHA
What is the ruling on portraying Sayyidatina Aisyah RA in an Islamic musical theatre?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee follows the majority of Islamic scholars who prohibit any form of acting the roles of the messengers, the prophets, the members of the Prophet's household, the Prophet's wives and the leading companions, such as the four caliphs and the ten companions…
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 Fatwa Committee follows the majority of Islamic scholars who prohibit any form of acting the roles of the messengers, the prophets, the members of the Prophet's household, the Prophet's wives and the leading companions, such as the four caliphs and the ten companions promised paradise. Sayyidatina Aisyah RA is therefore among those who may not be portrayed. The proposal to portray her in an Islamic musical theatre should be replaced with other Islamic figures outside those named.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor berpegang dengan keputusan majoriti Ulama' Islam yang mengharamkan sebarang bentuk lakonan watak Para Rasul, Para Nabi, Ahli Bait, Ummahatul Mukminin ( Para Isteri Rasulullah saw) serta para Sahabat yang ulung
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MELAKONKAN SAIDATINA AISYAH RADHIYALLAHU ANHA”, 23 July 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=276. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-portraying-sayyidatina-aisyah-theatre/