FatwaPerlisLegal Theory & Methodology
PEGANGAN & PENDIRIAN PERLIS MENGENAI MAZHAB-MAZHAB FIQAH
What is Perlis's position on the schools of fiqh in issuing fatwas and in community practice?
Short answer
The Perlis Fatwa Committee is not bound to a single school. It evaluates and selects views from the four major schools or other views within Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaah when necessary.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis Fatwa Committee is not bound to a single school. It evaluates and selects views from the four major schools or other views within Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaah when necessary. In worship it often prefers views from the Shafi'i and Hanbali schools, while in marriage and transactions it takes a more open approach based on texts and public interest. Individuals may follow any recognised school in personal worship provided it does not contradict the texts, but public worship, marriage and transaction matters are bound by the issued fatwas. The study of fiqh based on recognised schools is permitted and encouraged, while school fanaticism that causes hostility is to be avoided.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Perlis tidak menetapkan pemilihan mazhab untuk amalan individu dalam persoalan ibadah selagi tidak bercanggah dengan nas syarak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “PEGANGAN & PENDIRIAN PERLIS MENGENAI MAZHAB-MAZHAB FIQAH”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/788-pegangan-pendirian-perlis-mengenai-mazhab-mazhab-fiqah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/perlis-position-on-schools-of-fiqh/