FatwaSabahCreed (Aqidah)
BAHAWA AJARAN BAHA'I ADALAH AJARAN SESAT
What is the ruling on Muslims getting involved with the Baha'i teachings according to the Sabah fatwa?
Short answer
The Sabah State Fatwa Council decided that the Baha'i teaching is not part of Islam and that Muslims who are involved with it are apostates.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: WARTA KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH 7 September 2017
Summary
The Sabah State Fatwa Council decided that the Baha'i teaching is not part of Islam and that Muslims who are involved with it are apostates. Muslims are prohibited from involvement, and it is haram. Those already involved must leave immediately and repent. This decision revokes the fatwa gazetted on 11 December 2003.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ajaran Baha'i adalah bukan ajaran Islam. Umat Islam yang terlibat dengannya adalah murtad.
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “BAHAWA AJARAN BAHA'I ADALAH AJARAN SESAT”, 11 December 2003. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/92017-Fatwa-SEMAKAN-SEMULA-FATWA-AJARAN-BAHAI.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-involvement-bahai-teachings-ruling/