FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Mengenai Golongan Anti-Hadis
What is the ruling on adhering to the anti-hadith teachings and certain books in Penang?
Short answer
This fatwa by the Mufti of Penang declares that several books, including works by Kassim Ahmad, contradict Islamic creed, law and ethics.
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
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This fatwa by the Mufti of Penang declares that several books, including works by Kassim Ahmad, contradict Islamic creed, law and ethics. They reject authentic hadith as a source of creed and Islamic law, demean the position of the Prophet and question the Quran. Any person or group holding to the teachings in these books is deemed astray and apostate. Muslims are forbidden to teach, study, practise, hold to or spread these teachings, including translations and publicity material, or to join, lead or assist any anti-hadith group.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu mana-mana orang Islam adalah dilarang:
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 Golongan Anti-Hadis”, 1 February 1996. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#fatwa-mengenai-golongan-anti-hadis-1-februari-1996. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-anti-hadith-group-penang/