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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-159: MUKTAMAR ‘’KESATUAN ISLAM: BAHAYA BERPUAK DAN BERPECAH BELAH’’
What is the Islamic view on the unity of the ummah and the prohibition of factionalism and division?
Short answer
Muslims are fundamentally regarded as one ummah, based on Surah Al-Anbiya' verse 92 and the hadith likening believers to a single body.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Muslims are fundamentally regarded as one ummah, based on Surah Al-Anbiya' verse 92 and the hadith likening believers to a single body. The Quran and Sunnah repeatedly forbid division, including Surah Ali Imran verse 103 and the hadith that Satan accompanies those who separate from the community. The statement also records the objectives of the Makkah conference organised by the Muslim World League, including strengthening moderation, mutual understanding and preventing hostility between groups.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara asasnya umat Islam disifatkan sebagai sebuah umat yang satu.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-159: MUKTAMAR ‘’KESATUAN ISLAM: BAHAYA BERPUAK DAN BERPECAH BELAH’’”, 24 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/2925-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-159-muktamar-kesatuan-islam-bahaya-berpuak-dan-berpecah-belah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-unity-danger-of-division/