FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA MENGENAI FAHAMAN, AJARAN, PEGANGAN ATAU AMALAN GLOBAL IKHWAN SERVICES AND BUSINESS HOLDINGS SDN. BHD. (GISBH)
What is the ruling on following the teachings and practices of GISBH and its network according to the Penang state fatwa?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the teachings and practices of GISBH and its network continue the beliefs of Darul Arqam and Syarikat Rufaqa' Corporation, which had been declared deviant.
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
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: No Warta: 1137
Tarikh Warta: 04-Sep-2025
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the teachings and practices of GISBH and its network continue the beliefs of Darul Arqam and Syarikat Rufaqa' Corporation, which had been declared deviant. Their features include claims about Syeikh Muhammad Suhaimi as the Imam Mahdi, claims of blessing in the washing and soaking water of leaders' bodies, an economic system involving servitude and oppression, and the Darul Arqam version of Aurad Muhammadiah. Muslims are prohibited from practising, following, teaching, spreading, supporting or funding these teachings, and those involved must repent promptly. Such acts are offences that may be prosecuted under the laws in force in Penang.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mana-mana orang Islam yang telah menyertai atau mengamalkan atau berpegang kepada fahaman, ajaran, pegangan atau amalan ini hendaklah segera bertaubat dan memohon keampunan kepada Allah SWT.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “FATWA MENGENAI FAHAMAN, AJARAN, PEGANGAN ATAU AMALAN GLOBAL IKHWAN SERVICES AND BUSINESS HOLDINGS SDN. BHD. (GISBH)”, 15 October 2024. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1765. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-following-gisbh-teachings-penang-fatwa/