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Fatwa Mengenai Aliran Pemikiran Liberalisme Dan Pluralisme Agama
What is the ruling on liberalism and religious pluralism according to the Penang state fatwa?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that liberal and religious pluralist thought is deviant and departs from the teachings of Islam, and should 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
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that liberal and religious pluralist thought is deviant and departs from the teachings of Islam, and should be prevented from spreading in the state. The fatwa lists conflicts in creed, such as the concept of pluralism, treating human reason as revelation and doubting the authenticity of the Quran, and in sharia, such as questioning interpretive methods and the Islamic sciences. Muslims are forbidden from following this school of thought, including through organisations or other activities, and from owning, printing, selling or distributing materials promoting it. Such actions are to be prevented and dealt with under the law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa Pemikiran Liberalisme Dan Pluralisme Agama adalah sesat dan menyeleweng daripada ajaran Islam .
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Aliran Pemikiran Liberalisme Dan Pluralisme Agama”, date not stated. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#fatwa-mengenai-aliran-pemikiran-liberalisme-dan-pluralisme-agama. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-liberalism-religious-pluralism-penang-fatwa/