FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
Amalan Ilmu Kebatinan, Tahan Diri Kuasa Ghaib, Ajaran Syed Muhamad Al Masyhor, Ajaran Bahai Dan Tariqat Mufarridah
May Muslims follow esoteric and invulnerability practices, Transcendental Meditation, the teachings of Syed Muhamad Al Masyhor, and the Bahai teachings?
Short answer
The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council ruled that the listed esoteric and invulnerability teachings, Transcendental Meditation by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the teachings of Syed Muhamad Al Masyhor, and the Bahai teachings are not part of Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council ruled that the listed esoteric and invulnerability teachings, Transcendental Meditation by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the teachings of Syed Muhamad Al Masyhor, and the Bahai teachings are not part of Islam. Muslims are prohibited from following and practising them. The fatwa notes state that these teachings contain deviant elements and beliefs contrary to true Islamic doctrine.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
bukan daripada ajaran Islam. Oleh itu orang Islam adalah ditegah daripada mengikut dan mengamalkannya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Amalan Ilmu Kebatinan, Tahan Diri Kuasa Ghaib, Ajaran Syed Muhamad Al Masyhor, Ajaran Bahai Dan Tariqat Mufarridah”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/cb7e0f0bcef1b5b0a3df5ae52fd77892. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-esoteric-practices-bahai-deviant-teachings/