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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-545: HUKUM MEMAKAI BINDI DAN SARI DI DALAM ISLAM
What is the ruling on a Muslim woman wearing a bindi on the forehead and a sari during Deepavali?
Short answer
Wearing a bindi on the forehead is forbidden because it is a symbol or identity marker of the Hindu religion.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Wearing a bindi on the forehead is forbidden because it is a symbol or identity marker of the Hindu religion. Wearing a sari is not prohibited, as Islam does not forbid wearing the traditional dress of other peoples as long as it is not a religious ritual garment or official religious attire. Islamic dress ethics must still be observed: covering the aurah, not revealing the body's shape, avoiding slander and not being excessive to the point of arrogance.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
hukum memakai Bindi di dahi adalah diharamkan kerana ia merupakan simbol atau identiti yang digunakan di dalam agama Hindu.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-545: HUKUM MEMAKAI BINDI DAN SARI DI DALAM ISLAM”, 19 January 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4652-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-545-hukum-memakai-bindi-dan-sari-di-dalam-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-wearing-bindi-and-sari/