FatwaFederal TerritoriesLegal Theory & Methodology
Orang awam tidak wajib bermazhab?
Is it obligatory for laypeople to follow a school of jurisprudence, or may they follow any school that is easier?
Short answer
The fatwa describes the claim that laypeople need not adhere to a school as only one opinion.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa describes the claim that laypeople need not adhere to a school as only one opinion. In Malaysia the Shafi'i school is used in Islamic administration and is the dominant school practised, without denying others such as the Hanafi school followed by some communities. The school of a layperson is described as the fatwa of their mufti, who is known for knowledge and integrity. Adopting a single school nationally aims to resolve issues harmoniously and prevent prolonged disagreement.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berkata sebahagian ulama: mazhab orang awam ialah mazhab syeikh mereka.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Orang awam tidak wajib bermazhab?”, 26 January 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1727-orang-awam-tidak-wajib-bermazhab. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/are-laypeople-obliged-to-follow-a-madhhab/