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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 123: HUKUM MEMAKAI KOSTUM ATAU COSPLAY
What is the ruling on wearing costumes or cosplay in Islam?
Short answer
Islam does not forbid entertainment and humour, as these are part of human nature.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Islam does not forbid entertainment and humour, as these are part of human nature. Children's cartoon costumes and sports mascots are permissible on condition that they are solely for children's entertainment and learning and are not worn constantly or frequently. Joking in a clown costume is disliked (makruh), but it may be done for a purpose such as teaching and entertaining children, provided it does not go to excess and neglect obligations, does not mock a person's dignity and does not involve lying in jokes.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum berlawak jenaka dengan berpakaian badut adalah makruh.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 123: HUKUM MEMAKAI KOSTUM ATAU COSPLAY”, 9 January 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/2179-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-123-hukum-memakai-kostum-atau-cosplay. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-wearing-costumes-or-cosplay/