FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
AL-KAFI #21 : MAKSUD SYAHADAH DARI SUDUT PANDANGAN ILMU
What does the term syahadah mean from the perspective of knowledge?
Short answer
Syahadah originally means bearing witness, which is why the first pillar of Islam is called the two statements of syahadah.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Syahadah originally means bearing witness, which is why the first pillar of Islam is called the two statements of syahadah. The word is later also used for certificates obtained from authoritative bodies such as institutions of learning, and from highly capable teachers. This usage is more careful when the institution is reputable and the teacher or sheikh is known for expertise in the field.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Asalnya dengan maksud penyaksian. Justeru, rukun pertama dalam Islam disebut sebagai dua kalimah syahadah.
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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 #21 : MAKSUD SYAHADAH DARI SUDUT PANDANGAN ILMU”, 28 April 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1577-maksud-syahadah-dari-sudut-pandangan-ilmu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-syahadah-in-knowledge/