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Fatwa Tentang Golongan Anti Hadith
What is the ruling on holding anti-hadith beliefs and circulating books that reject authentic hadith in Selangor?
Short answer
The 1995 Selangor fatwa states that certain listed books and a pamphlet contain teachings rejecting authentic hadith as a source of Islamic creed and law, and insulting and distorting the meaning of Quranic verses.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 46
Summary
The 1995 Selangor fatwa states that certain listed books and a pamphlet contain teachings rejecting authentic hadith as a source of Islamic creed and law, and insulting and distorting the meaning of Quranic verses. Any person or group holding the teachings and views in these materials is ruled to be apostate. Printing, publishing, owning, distributing and circulating the materials, including translations and publicity materials, is forbidden. Teaching, studying, practising and spreading their teachings is also forbidden, as is it for Muslims to join, lead or assist any group that adheres to them.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
mana-mana orang atau kumpulan orang yang berpegang pada ajaran-ajaran dan fahaman-fahaman yang terkandung dalam buku-buku dan risalah yang dinyatakan dalam perengan (1) adalah murtad;
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Golongan Anti Hadith”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-golongan-anti-hadith/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-anti-hadith-beliefs-selangor/