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Fatwa Pengharaman Buku-Buku Berkaitan Kumpulan Darul Arqam @ Al-Arqam
What is the ruling on Darul Arqam books and the group under the 1994 Perak fatwa?
Short answer
The Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council ruled that the books Aurad Muhammadiah Pegangan Darul Arqam and Manaqib Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdullah As Suhaimi are prohibited, as they contain teachings contrary to Islamic faith and law and may mislead the community.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Pk.P.U.16
Summary
The Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council ruled that the books Aurad Muhammadiah Pegangan Darul Arqam and Manaqib Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdullah As Suhaimi are prohibited, as they contain teachings contrary to Islamic faith and law and may mislead the community. The Darul Arqam group that holds to the teachings in these books is also prohibited. The ban extends to variations of the teachings, publicity material and related publications in any form. Muslims are forbidden to practise the teachings, become members or leaders, hold activities to promote the group, or possess, keep, print, sell or distribute related materials.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa Kumpulan Darul Arqam @ Al-Arqam yang berpegang kepada ajaran-ajaran dan fahaman-fahaman yang terkandung di dalam buku bertajuk "Aurad Muhammadiah Pegangan Darul Arqam Sekaligus Menjawab Tuduhan"
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Pengharaman Buku-Buku Berkaitan Kumpulan Darul Arqam @ Al-Arqam”, 18 August 1994. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/1.arqam.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-darul-arqam-books-and-group/