FatwaNationalCreed (Aqidah)
Syiah Di Malaysia
What did the National Fatwa Committee decide regarding Shia teachings in Malaysia?
Short answer
The Special Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee on 5 May 1996 decided that Muslims in Malaysia must follow only the Islamic teachings based on the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in creed, law and ethics.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Special Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee on 5 May 1996 decided that Muslims in Malaysia must follow only the Islamic teachings based on the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in creed, law and ethics. Islamic teachings that differ from this position are declared contrary to Islamic law, and their propagation is prohibited. The publication, broadcasting and distribution of books, pamphlets, films, videos and other materials on teachings opposed to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah position are forbidden. The Muzakarah also supported amending the Constitution and state laws so that the definition of Islamic law follows the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah position.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menetapkan bahawa umat Islam di Malaysia hendaklah hanya mengikut ajaran Islam yang berasaskan pegangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah dari segi Aqidah, Syariah dan Akhlak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Syiah Di Malaysia”, 5 May 1996. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#syiah-di-malaysia. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/fatwa-on-shia-teachings-in-malaysia/