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AL-KAFI #780: SLOGAN "I AM MUSLIM AND I FOLLOW JESUS"
Is the slogan "I am Muslim and I follow Jesus" on a t-shirt accurate according to Islam?
Short answer
The fatwa states that the slogan does not contradict Islamic creed, since Prophet ‘Isa and Jesus are the same person, and Muslims do follow Prophet ‘Isa in his monotheistic creed and in some of his practices.
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
The fatwa states that the slogan does not contradict Islamic creed, since Prophet ‘Isa and Jesus are the same person, and Muslims do follow Prophet ‘Isa in his monotheistic creed and in some of his practices. It recommends that the slogan be clarified as "I am Muslim and I follow Jesus as my Prophet", because Islam does not recognise him as God or the son of God. Muslims also believe he will descend at the end of time and lead according to the law of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Nabi 'Isa dan Jesus adalah individu yang sama.
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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 #780: SLOGAN "I AM MUSLIM AND I FOLLOW JESUS"”, 16 July 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2511-al-kafi-780-slogan-i-am-muslim-and-i-follow-jesus. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-and-i-follow-jesus-slogan-accurate/