FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Pengharaman Kumpulan Darul Arqam (Al-Arqam) Dan Buku Aurad Muhammadiah
Are the Darul Arqam group and the Aurad Muhammadiah book banned in Melaka, and what is prohibited for Muslims?
Short answer
The 1994 Melaka fatwa prohibits the Darul Arqam (al-Arqam) group and the books Aurad Muhammadiah and the Manaqib of Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdullah As-Suhaimi, finding that they contain teachings contrary to Islamic creed and law that may mislead the community.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 13
Summary
The 1994 Melaka fatwa prohibits the Darul Arqam (al-Arqam) group and the books Aurad Muhammadiah and the Manaqib of Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdullah As-Suhaimi, finding that they contain teachings contrary to Islamic creed and law that may mislead the community. The ban covers variations or branches of these teachings, publicity material and any related publications. Muslims are forbidden to practise its teachings, become members or leaders, hold activities to propagate it, or possess, print, sell or distribute related materials. All parties are also forbidden to provide facilities or assistance to the group.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa Kumpulan Darul Arqam @ al-Arqam yang berpegang kepada ajaran-ajaran dan fahaman yang terkandung di dalam buku bertajuk Aurad Muhammadiah Pegangan Darul Arqam Sekaligus Menjawab Tuduhan dan Kitab Manaqib (Riwayat Hidup) Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdullah As-Suhaimi adalah diharamkan.
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Pengharaman Kumpulan Darul Arqam (Al-Arqam) Dan Buku Aurad Muhammadiah”, 11 August 1994. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/pengharaman-kumpulan-darul-arqam-al-arqam-dan-buku-aurad-muhammadiah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ban-on-darul-arqam-and-aurad-muhammadiah-book/