FatwaSarawakCreed (Aqidah)
AJARAN-AJARAN SESAT
How are deviant teachings to be curbed and dealt with in Sarawak?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Board noted that deviation in faith stems from the spread of books containing deviant teachings and from individuals promoting themselves through medical skills and religious knowledge alone.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Board noted that deviation in faith stems from the spread of books containing deviant teachings and from individuals promoting themselves through medical skills and religious knowledge alone. JAKIM addresses this through talks, formal Islamic education, the verification of classical texts and explanations in electronic media. Sarawak has no specific law controlling the propagation of religion, so the Federal Penal Code may be used as an alternative. Any deviant teaching activity should be reported to the police for further action.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mesyuarat juga dimaklumkan bahawa Undang-Undang berkaitan kawalan pengembangan agama tidak wujud di Sarawak. Sebagai alternatif, Kanun Keseksaan Persekutuan boleh digunakan.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “AJARAN-AJARAN SESAT”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#ajaran-ajaran-sesat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/how-deviant-teachings-handled-sarawak/