FatwaPerakSocial & Contemporary Issues
Apakah hukum meilhat wayang di pawagam?
What is the ruling on watching films at the cinema?
Short answer
The ruling on watching films at the cinema depends on two matters.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling on watching films at the cinema depends on two matters. First, if the film is beneficial and carries useful lessons, watching it is permissible, but if it leans toward immorality or violence, it is forbidden. Second, if the cinema has mixing between men and non-mahram women, being in that place is forbidden.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pertama, sekiranya tayangan di pawagam itu berkisarkan cerita-cerita yang bermanfaat dan mempunyai pengajaran yang berguna maka hukumnya harus untuk menontonnya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Apakah hukum meilhat wayang di pawagam?”, date not stated. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/component/content/article/soal-jawab?catid=2#products-14. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-watching-films-at-cinema/