FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Kewajipan Berpegang Dengan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah (Pengharaman Ajaran Syi'ah)
What is the obligation of Muslims in Malacca regarding the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, and what is the ruling on spreading other teachings such as Shia?
Short answer
Muslims in the State of Malacca are required to follow Islamic law and teachings based on the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed in matters of faith, law and ethics.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 5
Summary
Muslims in the State of Malacca are required to follow Islamic law and teachings based on the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed in matters of faith, law and ethics. Islamic teachings outside this creed are declared contrary to Islamic law, so their propagation is prohibited. Publishing, broadcasting and distributing books, pamphlets, films, videos and other materials relating to teachings that contradict the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed is forbidden.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Adalah ditetapkan bahawa umat Islam di Negeri Melaka hendaklah mengikut Undang-Undang Islam dan ajaran Islam yang berasaskan pegangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah dari segi Aqidah, Syariah dan Akhlak;
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Kewajipan Berpegang Dengan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah (Pengharaman Ajaran Syi'ah)”, 24 July 1997. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/kewajipan-berpegang-dengan-ahli-sunnah-wal-jamaah-pengharaman-ajaran-syi-ah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/obligation-to-follow-ahli-sunnah-wal-jamaah-malacca/