FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-535 : HUKUM MEMAKAI PERHIASAN BERBENTUK DAUN CLOVER
What is the ruling on wearing jewellery shaped like a clover leaf, said to symbolise Christianity and the Trinity?
Short answer
Wearing clover-shaped jewellery is permissible if it has become common usage and is no longer a distinctive emblem of a particular religion or community.
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
Wearing clover-shaped jewellery is permissible if it has become common usage and is no longer a distinctive emblem of a particular religion or community. If it is still regarded as symbolising Christianity and the Trinity, the degree of imitation (tasyabbuh) must be considered, and it is better to avoid buying and wearing it. Clear Christian symbols such as the cross or a crucifixion image, or wearing something with the intent of imitating non-Muslims, are forbidden and sinful.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, jika sekiranya perhiasan tersebut sudah menjadi penggunaan yang umum dan tidak lagi menjadi syiar khusus kepada sesuatu agama atau kaum, maka hukum memakai perhiasan berbentuk bunga Clover tersebut adalah harus dan dibolehkan.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
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-535 : HUKUM MEMAKAI PERHIASAN BERBENTUK DAUN CLOVER”, 5 November 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4632-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-535-hukum-memakai-perhiasan-berbentuk-daun-clover. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-wearing-clover-leaf-jewellery/