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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 107: MENILAI FAHAMAN NEW ATHEISM
What is atheism, and how do the Qur'an and Muslim scholars assess this belief?
Short answer
Atheism refers to disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God, and is known in Arabic as al-ilhad.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Atheism refers to disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God, and is known in Arabic as al-ilhad. The Bayan notes that there is no uniform academic definition and adopts the Oxford Dictionaries definition as the basis of discussion. It treats atheism as equivalent to philosophical naturalism, which rejects God and the unseen realm. Qur'anic verses and the commentaries of al-Tabari, Ibn Kathir and al-Razi are cited to refute those who deny the Creator and the Resurrection.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ateisme dalam Bahasa Arab adalah al-ilhad (الإلحاد).
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 107: MENILAI FAHAMAN NEW ATHEISM”, 17 August 2017. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/696-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-107-menilai-fahaman-new-atheism. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-atheism-islamic-assessment/