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Hukum Rakaman Nasyid Berbentuk Doa
What is the ruling on recording and performing nasyid in the form of supplication, and what are the conditions?
Short answer
Songs and lyrics that praise Allah and the Prophet, the beauty of Allah's creation, responsibility, or piety towards Allah are permitted.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 6
Summary
Songs and lyrics that praise Allah and the Prophet, the beauty of Allah's creation, responsibility, or piety towards Allah are permitted. Group singing by men and women, whether in performance or rehearsal, is permitted if there is no mixing between them. Singers must not perform in an arousing or provocative manner, must cover the aurat, must not praise creation excessively, and must recite any Quranic verses used according to tajwid rules.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penyanyi tidak boleh mempersembahkan nyanyian dengan gaya yang memberahikan dan boleh menimbulkan fitnah;
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Rakaman Nasyid Berbentuk Doa”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/hukum-rakaman-nasyid-berbentuk-doa/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-recording-nasyid-as-supplication/