FatwaMelakaSocial & Contemporary Issues
Larangan Berzikir Sambil Memukul Gendang / Peralatan Muzik Lain Di Dalam Masjid / Surau
Is it permissible to perform zikir while beating drums or playing musical instruments inside a mosque or surau?
Short answer
The Melaka fatwa prohibits beating drums or playing any kind of musical instrument inside a mosque or surau, because the act is contrary to Islamic law and ethics.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 1
Summary
The Melaka fatwa prohibits beating drums or playing any kind of musical instrument inside a mosque or surau, because the act is contrary to Islamic law and ethics. Drums or other musical instruments may, however, be used outside the building of a mosque, surau or madrasah for activities permitted by syarak. Such use outside the building must still conform to Islamic law and ethics.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dilarang memukul alat gendang atau memainkan apa-apa jenis alatan muzik di dalam masjid atau surau kerana perbuatan tersebut adalah bercanggah dengan syariat dan akhlak Islam;
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Larangan Berzikir Sambil Memukul Gendang / Peralatan Muzik Lain Di Dalam Masjid / Surau”, 5 January 2012. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/larangan-berzikir-sambil-memukul-gendang-peralatan-muzik-lain-di-dalam-masjid-surau. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/zikir-drums-musical-instruments-inside-mosque/