Feb 3 2023, 02:48 PM, updated 3y ago
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.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...l-celebrations/
This post has been edited by Lembu Goreng: Feb 3 2023, 03:02 PM
Johor Muslims banned from observing Thaipusam ...
Quote
0.0309sec
0.42
5 queries
GZIP Disabled