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DEFINASI LEBAI
How does the Penang fatwa define a lebai?
Short answer
The Penang fatwa defines a lebai as a Muslim who studies or teaches Islamic knowledge and practises its teachings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Other
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang fatwa defines a lebai as a Muslim who studies or teaches Islamic knowledge and practises its teachings. A lebai usually wears a white skullcap. Wearing a turban is stated to be recommended (sunat) in Islam for all Muslims, not only for a lebai.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Lebai ertinya seseorang Islam yang belajar ilmu ugama Islam atau mengajar ilmu ugama Islam dan melaksanakan amalan-amalannya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “DEFINASI LEBAI”, 3 July 1986. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1084. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/definition-of-lebai-penang-fatwa/