FatwaFederal TerritoriesGovernance & Administration
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-334: MUFTI DAN KERAJAAN: MENYATUKAN HUKUM SYARAK DAN TADBIR URUS NEGARA
Must the government consult the mufti when formulating policy and administering the country?
Short answer
This Bayan Linnas states that rulers must consult people of knowledge, including muftis, on matters requiring deep understanding of Islamic law.
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
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This Bayan Linnas states that rulers must consult people of knowledge, including muftis, on matters requiring deep understanding of Islamic law. Such consultation ensures policies and laws accord with the Shariah, avoids legal confusion among the public and strengthens public trust. In Malaysia, muftis are officially appointed under state law, and the State Mufti Department is the official channel for legal questions. Muftis also help the government assess contemporary issues through the lens of maqasid al-shariah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ayat ini jelas menunjukkan bahawa umat Islam termasuk pemerintah, wajib merujuk ahli ilmu dalam urusan yang memerlukan kefahaman mendalam terhadap hukum syarak.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-334: MUFTI DAN KERAJAAN: MENYATUKAN HUKUM SYARAK DAN TADBIR URUS NEGARA”, 6 January 2026. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6484-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-334-mufti-dan-kerajaan-menyatukan-hukum-syarak-dan-tadbir-urus-negara. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/must-government-consult-mufti-in-governance/