FatwaSelangorSocial & Contemporary Issues
Pengharaman Kaset Santana Dalam Lagu “Put Your Light On”
Is the Santana cassette containing the song “Put Your Light On” prohibited in Selangor?
Short answer
On 23 July 2002 the Selangor State Fatwa Committee upheld its earlier decision of 19 February 2002 that prohibited the Santana cassette for this song.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
On 23 July 2002 the Selangor State Fatwa Committee upheld its earlier decision of 19 February 2002 that prohibited the Santana cassette for this song. The reasons given are that the lyrics mix the syahadah with words unsuited to its sanctity and lower it to the level of a song. The lyrics are also considered confusing and contain Christian elements, and the melody is judged unsuitable for Islamic style.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mengekalkan keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Selangor yang lalu bertarikh 19 Februari 2002 iaitu mengharamkan kaset SANTANA dalam lagu "Put On Your Light"
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Pengharaman Kaset Santana Dalam Lagu “Put Your Light On””, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/25/pengharaman-kaset-santana-dalam-lagu-put-your-light-on/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-santana-cassette-put-your-light-on/