FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #43 : MEMPELAJARI ILMU SYARIAT DAN MAKRIFAT SECARA BERGURU
Is it true that studying gnosis (makrifat) without sharia is a trap of Satan, and how should sharia and makrifat be learned?
Short answer
The ruling agrees with part of this view, namely that makrifat should not be separated from sharia.
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
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling agrees with part of this view, namely that makrifat should not be separated from sharia. These subjects must be learned under a teacher who is skilled and understands not only Sufism but also sharia. It is advised to begin with study of texts in fiqh, tauhid, tasawuf and other fields so that one's understanding of Islam is comprehensive.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hendaklah dipelajarinya secara berguru. Dan carilah guru yang berkemaharian dan memahami, bukan semata-mata kesufian sahaja tetapi juga syariat hendaklah difahaminya juga.
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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. “AL-KAFI #43 : MEMPELAJARI ILMU SYARIAT DAN MAKRIFAT SECARA BERGURU”, 14 May 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1541-mempelajari-ilmu-syariat-dan-makrifat-secara-berguru. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/learning-sharia-and-makrifat-under-a-teacher/