FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
TASHIH AL-MAFAHIM #10: KUAT BERIBADAT TAPI PENGGANAS
Do strong devotion in worship and courage in jihad prove the correctness of the methodology of extremist groups associated with the Khawarij?
Short answer
Devotion in worship, a pious outward appearance and bravery in fighting do not prove that a methodology is correct.
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
- Tashih al-Mafahim
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Devotion in worship, a pious outward appearance and bravery in fighting do not prove that a methodology is correct. These traits relate mainly to a person's relationship with God, while an extreme mindset still leads to readily declaring others disbelievers and permitting their blood. The ruling notes that strong worship can coexist with deviant belief, as shown by the hadith of Zu al-Khuwaisirah and the history of the Khawarij, who were diligent in worship and fierce in battle. Strength, courage and sacrifice are therefore not signs that one's creed and deeds are accepted by Allah.
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “TASHIH AL-MAFAHIM #10: KUAT BERIBADAT TAPI PENGGANAS”, 4 February 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/tashih-al-mafahim/3077-tashih-al-mafahim-10-kuat-beribadat-tapi-pengganas. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/does-devotion-and-bravery-prove-extremist-manhaj-correct/