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Fatwa Mengenai Amalan Toast Dalam Majlis Makan Beradat
What is the ruling on the practice of toasting in formal dining ceremonies of the Malaysian Armed Forces?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the practice of drinking a toast in the formal dining ceremonies of the Malaysian Armed Forces is prohibited in 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
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the practice of drinking a toast in the formal dining ceremonies of the Malaysian Armed Forces is prohibited in Islamic law. The stated reasons are that the practice is inconsistent with Islamic teachings and resembles prohibited acts performed by non-Muslims. The ruling was decided at Special Meeting No. 2/2024 and gazetted on 4 September 2025.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum Acara Minum Selamat ( Drinking a Toast ) seperti yang dilakukan dalam Majlis Makan Beradat oleh Angkatan Tentera Malaysia adalah dilarang oleh syarak
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Amalan Toast Dalam Majlis Makan Beradat”, date not stated. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#fatwa-mengenai-amalan-toast-dalam-majlis-makan-beradat-atm. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-toasting-in-formal-dining-ceremonies/