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TAHQIQ AL-MASAIL 7: HUKUM MENGUCAPKAN “MERRY CHRISTMAS” KEPADA MEREKA YANG BERAGAMA KRISTIAN
What is the ruling on a Muslim saying "Merry Christmas" to Christians?
Short answer
The matter is described as one of ijtihad, so the ruling is neither absolutely forbidden nor absolutely permitted.
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
- Tahqiq al-Masail
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The matter is described as one of ijtihad, so the ruling is neither absolutely forbidden nor absolutely permitted. It depends on a person's circumstances and the situation at hand. The discussion draws on Islam as a religion of mercy, the instruction to speak kindly to all people, and the fiqh of coexistence with Christians, who make up about 9.2% of Malaysia's population.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Semoga dengan penjelasan ini dapat menutup pintu-pintu perselisihan kerana pada hakikatnya, isu ini adalah isu ijtihadi dan tidak mutlak keharaman dan keharusannya. Ianya bergantung kepada keadaan dan situasi semasa seseorang.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “TAHQIQ AL-MASAIL 7: HUKUM MENGUCAPKAN “MERRY CHRISTMAS” KEPADA MEREKA YANG BERAGAMA KRISTIAN”, 24 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/tahqiq-al-masail/2919-tahqiq-masail-7-hukum-mengucapkan-merry-christmas-kepada-mereka-yang-beragama-kristian. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-saying-merry-christmas-to-christians/