Johor Muslims can’t observe Thaipusam processions, take part in Pongal celebrations

PETALING JAYA: Muslims in Johor are barred from observing Thaipusam processions and taking part in Pongal celebrations under a new fatwa issued by the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ), state mufti Yahya Ahmad said.

He explained that these celebrations are defined as religious rituals under the fatwa as they are “exclusive” to Hindus.

“If these rituals take place in a house of worship, then they are included in the fatwa,” he told FMT.

“But for functions done outside a house of worship for non-ritual purposes such as open houses and dinner events, they are allowed as long as they follow the guidelines issued by MAINJ.”

On attending the funerals of non-Muslims, the state mufti said Islam has “zero issues” with that. “However, what is not allowed is participation in religious rituals for the dead,” he said.

Yahya said the fatwa was issued by the religious authority to clarify to Muslims what is permissible and forbidden in Islam

However, he said the fatwa does not touch on non-Muslim rituals that do not involve any form of idol worshipping.

“In Islam, we call rituals ‘ibadah’, while in religions other than Islam, rituals mean the act of worshipping gods. This fatwa does not concern rituals that do not involve worshipping,” he said.

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This post has been edited by Lembu Goreng: Feb 3 2023, 03:02 PM

but

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023...tions-in-skudai

meow meow said so
siapa tak suka...dia PN macai oh wai

Malaysia ke arah kuasa besar dunia

Poor translation.

Original said "not allowed to attend and participate".

Siapa kata banned from watching? Habis tu macamana nak elak perarakan nanti?

Meow?

👀🍿🤭🍷

>observing
>means watching

lol.

different story.


So funny one.

TS better change tered title before pipu report for misleading

why misleading?

lu tengok depan kau

kau buang kereta kau

jalan kaki balik rumah kau

cant stand beside and watch?



This post has been edited by sunami: Feb 3 2023, 02:56 PM

Why is a certain person creating fear in Indians toward Islam?
I think a someone who is part of the corrupt elite just gave themselves away. Spotted and positively identified.

kesian,.. moral polis sendiri tak tau islam value...

Watching should be ok la. Jangan la until angkat kavadi.

be like Bossku..dont give a fcuk..hes the boss..he was the first PM wore traditional attire and went to Batu Caves during Thaipusam



This post has been edited by youngblood29us: Feb 3 2023, 02:57 PM

will Bon Odori the next?

haiya this kind of advise not boring meh?

observe Thaipusam processions ≠ watching Thaipusam processions

observe in this context is to celebrate/partake, doesn't mean cannot watch people celebrate.

Lmao i never knew observe means celebrate/partake....

OK lor I modify the title lor