FatwaFederal TerritoriesLegal Theory & Methodology
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-669: PERBEZAAN FATWA WARTA DAN FATWA TIDAK WARTA
What is the difference between gazetted and non-gazetted fatwas, and must the public follow rulings published by the Mufti's Office such as Bayan Linnas and Irsyad Fatwa?
Short answer
A gazetted fatwa is a decision of the Mufti or the Sharia Legal Consultative Committee that has been published in the Gazette, so it becomes law binding on Muslims in that state, and violators may face action under the Sharia Criminal Offences Act.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A gazetted fatwa is a decision of the Mufti or the Sharia Legal Consultative Committee that has been published in the Gazette, so it becomes law binding on Muslims in that state, and violators may face action under the Sharia Criminal Offences Act. A non-gazetted fatwa carries no legal implication and serves as an explanation of the ruling. Articles such as Bayan Linnas and Irsyad Fatwa are guidance for the public and are not necessarily gazetted. The public is still advised to follow such rulings even though they are not legally binding.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Fatwa yang diwartakan ini merupakan fatwa yang diakui oleh mahkamah dan mengikat semua pihak dalam Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-669: PERBEZAAN FATWA WARTA DAN FATWA TIDAK WARTA”, 25 February 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5139-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-669-perbezaan-fatwa-warta-dan-fatwa-tidak-warta. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/gazetted-and-non-gazetted-fatwa-difference/