FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA MENGENAI USAHA ORANG ISLAM YANG MURTAD DAN CARA HIDUP YANG TIDAK ISLAM
What is the ruling on apostasy, and how is it determined and dealt with for Muslims in Penang?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that apostasy by a Muslim is a criminal act, which may occur through words, belief or deeds.
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
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that apostasy by a Muslim is a criminal act, which may occur through words, belief or deeds. A person is deemed an apostate if sane, of age and acting voluntarily, but the determination must be made by the Syariah Court through an order to repent within a set period. If the person fails to repent, the court imposes a penalty according to Syarak. It is forbidden to represent a Muslim seeking to apostatise, and a Muslim who helps another to apostatise is deemed an apostate, while one who neglects religious duties such as the obligatory prayers remains a Muslim but is sinful.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Orang islam yang murtad adalah satu perbuatan jenayah.
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 USAHA ORANG ISLAM YANG MURTAD DAN CARA HIDUP YANG TIDAK ISLAM”, 21 July 2009. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=734. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-apostasy-and-its-determination-penang/