FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Mengenai Kedudukan Hizbut Tahrir
What is the ruling on adhering to the beliefs and teachings of Hizbut Tahrir under the Penang fatwa?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the beliefs and teachings of Hizbut Tahrir contradict and deviate from true Islamic teachings according to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jemaah position.
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
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- 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 beliefs and teachings of Hizbut Tahrir contradict and deviate from true Islamic teachings according to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jemaah position. Muslims, whether as individuals or groups, are prohibited from adhering to them, including becoming members, organising events, keeping or distributing related materials, and spreading them in Penang. Those who have pledged allegiance or practised them must repent promptly, and offenders may face action under the laws in force in the state.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mana-mana orang Islam sama ada secara in dividu atau berkumpulan adalah dilarang dan diharamkan untuk berpegang dengan fahaman dan ajaran Hizbut Tahrir termasuklah:
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. “Fatwa Mengenai Kedudukan Hizbut Tahrir”, date not stated. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#fatwa-mengenai-kedudukan-hizbut-tahrir. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-adhering-hizbut-tahrir-penang-fatwa/