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KAJIAN SEMULA ASAL USUL ROUSE DAN LAST POST
What is the ruling on sounding the Rouse and Last Post in military ceremonies?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that sounding the Rouse and Last Post is permissible under Islamic law.
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
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that sounding the Rouse and Last Post is permissible under Islamic law. It was found to contain no element of polytheism or tasyabbuh, and not to originate from Christian or Jewish religious practice. The fatwa also stresses that sounds or music need not be used in managing the funeral of a Muslim, whether in the military or elsewhere.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syara' menggunakan tiupan ROUSE dan LAST POST kerana didapati ia tidak mengandungi unsur – unsur syirik, tasyabbuh dan tidak bersumberkan kepada amalan agama kristian atau yahudi.
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. “KAJIAN SEMULA ASAL USUL ROUSE DAN LAST POST”, 11 March 2014. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=430. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-rouse-and-last-post/