FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AL-KAFI #2021: HUKUM SOLAT DALAM GELAP
What is the ruling on praying in the dark, especially when sharing a room and not wanting to disturb a sleeping roommate?
Short answer
Praying in a dark place is permissible as long as it does not disturb one's concentration (khushu').
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Praying in a dark place is permissible as long as it does not disturb one's concentration (khushu'). The worshipper must ensure the qiblah is correct, the awrah is fully covered and the place is free from impurities. If the darkness causes fear or worry that disrupts khushu', it is advised to pray in a place with some light or a dim lamp. Even in darkness, it is recommended to look toward the place of prostration.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dibolehkan solat dalam keadaan tempat yang gelap jika tidak mengganggu khusyuk, namun begitu perlu dipastikan solat itu didirikan dengan menghadap kiblat yang betul
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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. “AL-KAFI #2021: HUKUM SOLAT DALAM GELAP”, 8 April 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/6211-al-kafi-2021-hukum-solat-dalam-gelap. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-praying-in-the-dark/