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Fatwa Tentang Upacara Hari Pahlawan
What is the ruling on practices in Warriors' Day ceremonies, such as sounding the Last Post, observing silence and laying wreaths before a monument?
Short answer
The 1995 Selangor fatwa rules that sounding the Last Post, bowing the head in silence, laying wreaths, reciting poems, singing and sounding the Rouse before a monument during Warriors' Day ceremonies conflict with Islam and may lead to shirk.
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. 20
Summary
The 1995 Selangor fatwa rules that sounding the Last Post, bowing the head in silence, laying wreaths, reciting poems, singing and sounding the Rouse before a monument during Warriors' Day ceremonies conflict with Islam and may lead to shirk. Reciting poems that arouse the spirit of heroism is permitted, provided it is not done before a monument, or in a place or setting forbidden by Islamic law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bacaan sajak yang boleh menimbulkan semangat kepahlawanan adalah diharuskan dengan syarat tidak dilakukan dihadapan tugu atau di tempat atau dalam suasana yang di larang oleh syara'.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Upacara Hari Pahlawan”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-upacara-hari-pahlawan/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-warriors-day-ceremony-practices/