FatwaNegeri SembilanTransactions & Finance
Kerja di kelab malam
What is the ruling on a Muslim working at a nightclub, such as operating a smoke machine for the stage or repairing hall lights?
Short answer
Work is originally permissible, but the ruling depends on the nature of the business involved.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Work is originally permissible, but the ruling depends on the nature of the business involved. A nightclub is a place where sinful acts occur, so working there, including repairing lights or producing stage smoke, is considered inviting sin through cooperation in wrongdoing. Where there is no other option, working in a place with doubtful elements is allowed on condition that the worker avoids forbidden acts, and he should leave once a new opportunity arises.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pekerjaan yang dilakukan walaupun membaiki lampu yang rosak termasuk kepada kategori mengundang dosa, kerana saling bantu dan kerjasama dalam perbuatan dosa.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Kerja di kelab malam”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/kerja-di-kelab-malam/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-working-at-nightclub/