What fatwa prohibits Muslims from joining candlelight vigils?

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The National Fatwa Council Prohibits Muslims from Joining Candlelight Vigils

The national fatwa council declared in 2015 that participation in candlelight vigils is forbidden, or "haram," for Muslims. This ruling was based on the reasoning that such vigils resemble practices of other religions and could potentially endanger a Muslim's faith.
Religious Concerns Regarding Candlelight Vigils

The prohibition stems from the perceived similarity of candlelight vigils to customs of other faiths, which could lead to a deviation from Islamic principles. This concern was articulated by the Perak mufti, Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria, who questioned the necessity for Muslims to pray for a deceased non-Muslim to attain heaven, especially in cases of alleged suicide.
Interpretation of Mourning Practices

Perlis mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin further elaborated on the religious objections, stating that Muslims are restricted in mourning even their own deceased family members, let alone an artist with whom they have no familial connection. He reportedly claimed that mourning for an artist would be contrary to the commands of Prophet Muhammad, particularly if the death was by suicide.
Permissible Engagement with K-Pop

While religious figures like Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin have cautioned against "idolising" K-pop artists, suggesting it could foster "extreme fanaticism," they have indicated that listening to K-pop itself is permissible. The core religious objection appears to be directed at the specific act of participating in vigils and the associated rituals, rather than the consumption of the music genre.

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