FatwaPerakCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Menangani Masalah Perpecahan Orang Melayu / Islam
What is the ruling on adding conditions to a person's Muslim status and claiming that support for a particular group decides entry to heaven or hell?
Short answer
This Perak fatwa states that a person is recognised as a Muslim when fulfilling the Pillars of Faith and the Pillars of Islam, and no party has the right to add other conditions.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: No. Warta: 508
Summary
This Perak fatwa states that a person is recognised as a Muslim when fulfilling the Pillars of Faith and the Pillars of Islam, and no party has the right to add other conditions. The claim that acknowledging or supporting a certain person or organisation is required to qualify for heaven or hell is also wrong, as that decision belongs solely to Allah. Anyone who practises, teaches or spreads such views is regarded as spreading false or deviant teachings. Organisations may use the word Islam, but using it to mislead or deviate is wrong and may lead to legal action.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seseorang itu sudah diiktiraf sebagai orang Islam jika menepati Rukun Iman dan Rukun Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Menangani Masalah Perpecahan Orang Melayu / Islam”, 2 August 2001. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/4.melayu.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/conditions-for-being-recognised-as-muslim-perak/