FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
AL-KAFI #398 : HUKUM WANITA BERSENAM DIIRINGI MUZIK
What is the ruling on women exercising to music in an enclosed venue exclusively for women?
Short answer
The ruling depends on the type of music played. If the music contains elements that contravene Islamic law, such as polytheism, worship of other than God, sensual arousal or provocation of temptation, it is not permitted.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling depends on the type of music played. If the music contains elements that contravene Islamic law, such as polytheism, worship of other than God, sensual arousal or provocation of temptation, it is not permitted. Participants must cover their aurah, dress modestly and choose a suitable venue so that a good Islamic environment is maintained. The answer also refers to JAKIM's Guidelines on Entertainment in Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jika ia melibatkan unsur yang tidak patuh syarak seperti mengandungi unsur syirik, pemujaan, memberahikan dan mengundang kepada fitnah maka tidak dibenarkan.
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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. “AL-KAFI #398 : HUKUM WANITA BERSENAM DIIRINGI MUZIK”, 11 October 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1349-al-kafi-398-hukum-wanita-bersenam-diiringi-muzik. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-women-exercising-to-music/