FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
AJARAN MERAGUKAN ISMAIL BIN ARIFFIN @ LEPAT
What is the ruling on the Makrifat teaching of Ismail bin Ariffin @ Lepat?
Short answer
The Makrifat teaching of Ismail bin Ariffin @ Lepat and similar teachings are ruled as deviant from true Islam and contrary to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Makrifat teaching of Ismail bin Ariffin @ Lepat and similar teachings are ruled as deviant from true Islam and contrary to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed. Muslims are forbidden to hold to or practise it, and those who have followed it must repent promptly. Publicity, teaching and publication of materials related to the teaching are not permitted and must be restricted. Muslims are urged to adhere to Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in creed, law and tasawwuf. This fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ajaran Makrifat oleh Ismail bin Ariffin @ Lepat dan ajaran-ajaran seumpama dengannya adalah menyeleweng daripada ajaran Islam yang sebenar dan bercanggah dengan pegangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “AJARAN MERAGUKAN ISMAIL BIN ARIFFIN @ LEPAT”, 20 September 2022. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=378. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-makrifat-teaching-ismail-ariffin-lepat/