FatwaNegeri SembilanLegal Theory & Methodology
Persoalan Bid‘ah Dalam Masalah Ikhtilaf/Khilaf Perkara Furuk
Can practices that fall under differences of opinion in secondary matters be declared innovation (bid'ah)?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan fatwa states that khilafiyah matters are ijtihad-based and may not be ruled as bid'ah, since the practices were accepted and followed by recognised scholars from early times.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
Gazette evidence in the source: N.S. P.U. 30
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan fatwa states that khilafiyah matters are ijtihad-based and may not be ruled as bid'ah, since the practices were accepted and followed by recognised scholars from early times. The majority view should be followed, and differences of opinion should not be exaggerated in ways that harm Muslim unity. The fatwa lists practices such as reciting Yaasin on Friday night, talqin, kenduri arwah, Subuh qunut and tawassul. Individuals or groups are prohibited from declaring them bid'ah, forbidding them or spreading such claims, and offenders may face legal action.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Persoalan khilafiyah adalah perkara ijrihadiyah dan tidak boleh dihukumkan bid'ah kerana amalan tersebut telah diterima dan menjadi amalan ulama muktabar sejak dahulu.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Persoalan Bid‘ah Dalam Masalah Ikhtilaf/Khilaf Perkara Furuk”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/persoalan-bidah-dalam-masalah-ikhtilaf-khilaf-perkara-furuk/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-calling-khilaf-practices-bidah/