FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
KAJIAN ILMU MAKRIFAT: ISU ISMAIL BIN ARIFFIN (LEPAT)
What is the Penang fatwa ruling on the gnosis (makrifat) teachings of Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat)?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the thinking and beliefs of Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat) deviate from Ahl Sunnah Wa Al-Jamaah teachings, including on makrifatullah and constant khusyuk in prayer, and contradict the terms as interpreted by established scholars.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the thinking and beliefs of Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat) deviate from Ahl Sunnah Wa Al-Jamaah teachings, including on makrifatullah and constant khusyuk in prayer, and contradict the terms as interpreted by established scholars. All his writings must be withdrawn and banned from the market because they may confuse the public. The committee recommends religious counselling, supervision by a certified teacher, and a reasonable monthly zakat allocation under the poor and needy category as a means of dakwah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Segala bentuk penulisan beliau hendaklah ditarik balik dan diharamkan berada di pasaran kerana boleh mengelirukan masyarakat.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “KAJIAN ILMU MAKRIFAT: ISU ISMAIL BIN ARIFFIN (LEPAT)”, 5 April 2021. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1437. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/penang-fatwa-makrifat-teachings-ismail-ariffin-lepat/