FatwaFederal TerritoriesLegal Theory & Methodology
AL-KAFI #492: JIKA BERTEMBUNG PENDAPAT IMAM MAZHAB DENGAN HADIS SAHIH
Which should be followed when an imam's madhhab opinion conflicts with a sahih hadith?
Short answer
In general, the sahih hadith takes precedence when it conflicts with an imam's opinion, in line with Imam al-Shafie's statement that a sahih hadith is his madhhab.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
In general, the sahih hadith takes precedence when it conflicts with an imam's opinion, in line with Imam al-Shafie's statement that a sahih hadith is his madhhab. The fatwa cautions against belittling the imams, since a hadith regarded as sahih may be understood in different ways, as in the hadith on the 40 days of postnatal bleeding. Claims that an imam's view contradicts a sahih hadith should not be made lightly except by those with real knowledge of the matter.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara umumnya, jika bertembung antara pendapat imam mazhab dengan hadis sahih, hendaklah didahulukan hadis yang sahih.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #492: JIKA BERTEMBUNG PENDAPAT IMAM MAZHAB DENGAN HADIS SAHIH”, 19 December 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2101-al-kafi-492-jika-bertembung-pendapat-imam-mazhab-dengan-hadis-sahih. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/imam-opinion-versus-sahih-hadith-conflict/