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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-628: HUKUM MENUNJUKKAN BABY BUMP SEMASA MENGANDUNG
What is the ruling on showing a baby bump during pregnancy in photos on social media?
Short answer
The pregnant belly is part of a woman's aurah and must be covered.
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
The pregnant belly is part of a woman's aurah and must be covered. She is to wear clothing that covers the aurah, is not thin, is not tight and does not resemble the clothing of the opposite sex, so that her body shape is not visible. Posting photos of the baby bump on social media is not in line with Islamic ethics, as it may invite temptation among non-mahram men and lead to moral problems.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, jelas sekali bahawa baby bump atau bahagian perut yang memboyot pada wanita mengandung adalah aurat.
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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-628: HUKUM MENUNJUKKAN BABY BUMP SEMASA MENGANDUNG”, 20 October 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5016-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-628-hukum-menunjukkan-baby-bump-semasa-mengandung. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-showing-baby-bump-on-social-media/