FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Pengukuhan Fatwa Pengharaman Ajaran Syiah
What is the ruling on following and spreading Shia teachings in Melaka?
Short answer
The Melaka Fatwa Committee ruled that Shia beliefs and teachings contradict Islam as held by Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah and must be prevented from spreading in the state.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 14
Summary
The Melaka Fatwa Committee ruled that Shia beliefs and teachings contradict Islam as held by Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah and must be prevented from spreading in the state. Muslims, whether individually or in groups, are forbidden to hold to or follow Shia teachings, to be members or leaders of Shia groups, to teach, study, practise or propagate them, or to organise or attend Shia-linked events and celebrations. The prohibition also covers activity through organisations, associations or companies that conceal Shia involvement behind economic, educational or arts activities. The fatwa makes exceptions for foreigners who originally hold Shia beliefs (who may hold and practise them but not propagate them), for Sunni Muslims who teach or study Shia teachings for academic purposes, and for possessing related materials for specified purposes.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Fahaman dan ajaran Syiah adalah bercanggah dan menyeleweng daripada ajaran Islam menurut pegangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama'ah serta boleh menjadi ancaman kepada keutuhan agama, kesatuan ummah dan keselamatan serta keamanan Negara.
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Pengukuhan Fatwa Pengharaman Ajaran Syiah”, 24 September 2015. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/pengukuhan-fatwa-pengharaman-ajaran-syiah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-following-shia-teachings-melaka/