❖ Source:
This article is derived from the book 500 Questions and Answers for Women, which is based on the fatwas of the scholars of the Haramain. The book has been translated by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
In various gatherings and celebrations, people clap and whistle. What is the ruling on this?
The ruling concerning this matter is that it appears to be a habit adopted from non-Muslims, and therefore, it is not befitting for a Muslim to adopt it. If someone likes something, they should say "Allāhu Akbar" or "Subḥān Allāh" — but not collectively, as is the practice of some people. This should be done individually.
As for uttering Takbīr (Allāhu Akbar) or Tasbīḥ (Subḥān Allāh) collectively at moments of happiness, according to my view, there is no basis for such a practice.
[Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn رحمه الله]
This article is derived from the book 500 Questions and Answers for Women, which is based on the fatwas of the scholars of the Haramain. The book has been translated by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
❀ Question:
In various gatherings and celebrations, people clap and whistle. What is the ruling on this?
✔ Answer:
The ruling concerning this matter is that it appears to be a habit adopted from non-Muslims, and therefore, it is not befitting for a Muslim to adopt it. If someone likes something, they should say "Allāhu Akbar" or "Subḥān Allāh" — but not collectively, as is the practice of some people. This should be done individually.
As for uttering Takbīr (Allāhu Akbar) or Tasbīḥ (Subḥān Allāh) collectively at moments of happiness, according to my view, there is no basis for such a practice.
[Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn رحمه الله]
