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Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Menggunakan Atau Memakai Barangan Atau Logo Yang Mempunyai Lambang Kepercayaan Agama Lain
What is the ruling on using or wearing items or logos bearing the symbols of other religions?
Short answer
The 2015 Federal Territories fatwa rules that using or wearing items or logos bearing symbols of other religions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, is haram because it can undermine the faith of Muslims.
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
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 409
WARTA KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN
Summary
The 2015 Federal Territories fatwa rules that using or wearing items or logos bearing symbols of other religions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, is haram because it can undermine the faith of Muslims. The examples given include the cross and the church. Selling, using, wearing, distributing, hanging, or keeping such items as decorations or souvenirs is prohibited, as is abetting these acts.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum menggunakan atau memakai barangan atau logo yang mempunyai lambang kepercayaan agama lain seperti agama Kristia n, Buddha, Hindu, Sikh dan sebagainya adalah haram dan boleh menjejaskan akidah umat Islam
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. “Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Menggunakan Atau Memakai Barangan Atau Logo Yang Mempunyai Lambang Kepercayaan Agama Lain”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/3.%20P.U.%20%28B%29%20409%20FATWA%202015%20-%20FATWA%20BERKENAAN%20DENGAN%20HUKUM%20MENGGUNAKAN%20ATAU%20MEMAKAI%20BARANGAN%20ATAU%20LOGO%20YANG%20MEMPUNYAI%20LAMBANG%20KEPERCAYAAN%20AGAMA%20LAIN. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-wearing-items-symbols-other-religions/