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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-760: HUKUM MENANAM POKOK PINUS UNTUK TUJUAN HIASAN
Is it permissible to plant pine trees for decoration, and does it amount to imitating non-Muslims?
Short answer
Planting pine trees for decorative purposes is permissible and carries no sin, based on the principle that the default ruling for things is permissibility.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Planting pine trees for decorative purposes is permissible and carries no sin, based on the principle that the default ruling for things is permissibility. The condition is that the tree is not decorated or venerated as Christians do with Christmas trees, since the intention behind planting it determines the ruling. If it is planted to glorify it or to follow the practices of another religion, it becomes forbidden. Muslims are also advised to avoid situations that invite suspicion and accusation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, sesiapa yang menanam pokok pain di halaman rumah atau luar kawasan, ataupun di mana sahaja, maka berdasarkan kepada keumuman kaedah Fiqh yang dinyatakan sebelum ini, maka hukumnya adalah harus dan tidak berdosa.
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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-760: HUKUM MENANAM POKOK PINUS UNTUK TUJUAN HIASAN”, 3 March 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5545-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-760-hukum-menanam-pokok-pinus-untuk-tujuan-hiasan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-planting-pine-trees-for-decoration/