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Fatwa Berkenaan Pelatih Solat Khusyuk Dan Seumpamanya
What is the ruling on joining khusyuk prayer training such as that promoted by Abu Sangkan?
Short answer
The 2016 Federal Territories fatwa rules that the khusyuk prayer training taught by Abu Sangkan, or any similar practice and teaching, deviates from 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
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 524
WARTA KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN
Summary
The 2016 Federal Territories fatwa rules that the khusyuk prayer training taught by Abu Sangkan, or any similar practice and teaching, deviates from Islam. Its listed features include equating prayer with transcendental meditation, yoga and the Hindu concept of moksha, and claiming that the soul is the true Quran. People are prohibited from adhering to, believing in, spreading or practising it, and those involved must repent. The fatwa also prohibits possessing or distributing related materials and aiding such acts.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan dan ajaran pelatihan solat khusyuk yang dibawa oleh Abu Sangkan atau apa-apa amalan dan ajaran seumpamanya adalah menyeleweng daripada ajaran Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Fatwa Berkenaan Pelatih Solat Khusyuk Dan Seumpamanya”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/1.%20P.U.%20%28B%29%20524%20FATWA%202016%20-%20FATWA%20BERKENAAN%20PELATIH%20SOLAT%20KHUSYUK%20DAN%20SEUMPAMANYA. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-khusyuk-prayer-training-abu-sangkan/