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Fatwa Menangani Persoalan Bid’ah Dalam Masalah Ikhtilaf/Khilaf Perkara Furu’
Can practices in matters of furu' disagreement be ruled as bid'ah?
Short answer
Matters of khilafiyyah are ijtihad-based and may not be ruled bid'ah at all, because the practices have long been accepted and followed by recognised scholars.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 27
Summary
Matters of khilafiyyah are ijtihad-based and may not be ruled bid'ah at all, because the practices have long been accepted and followed by recognised scholars. The fatwa states that the majority scholarly view should be followed by Muslims, giving priority to fundamentals in da'wah and not exaggerating disputed matters that could harm Muslim unity. It lists 19 practices alleged to be bid'ah, including reciting Yasin on Friday night, tahlil, kenduri arwah, Maulid celebrations, Subuh qunut and pronouncing Usalli.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Persoalan khilafiah adalah perkara ijtihatiyyah dan tidak boleh sama sekali dihukumkan bid'ah kerana amalan tersebut telah diterima dan menjadi amalan ulama' muktabar sejak dahulu.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Menangani Persoalan Bid’ah Dalam Masalah Ikhtilaf/Khilaf Perkara Furu’”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-menangani-persoalan-bidah-dalam-masalah-ikhtilaf-khilaf-perkara-furu-2/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-bidah-in-furu-disagreements/