FatwaKelantanCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA MENGENAI MASALAH PERPECAHAN ORANG MELAYU ISLAM
What is the ruling on adding conditions to a person's Muslim status, using the name Islam in organisations, and claiming that support for a certain party decides entry to heaven or hell?
Short answer
This Kelantan fatwa states that organisations may use the word Islam, and are even encouraged to do so with knowledge, faith and excellence, but using it to mislead or deviate is wrong and subject to legal action.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Kelantan State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Diwartakan: Sosial/Syariah
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Tarikh Diwartakan : 28hb Mac 2002
Summary
This Kelantan fatwa states that organisations may use the word Islam, and are even encouraged to do so with knowledge, faith and excellence, but using it to mislead or deviate is wrong and subject to legal action. A person is recognised as a Muslim if they fulfil the pillars of faith and the pillars of Islam, so adding further requirements or determining another person's Muslim status is wrong. Heaven and hell are decided by God alone, so claiming that declaring support for certain parties is required to enter heaven is wrong. Anyone who practises, teaches or spreads such views is considered to be spreading false or deviant teachings.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seseorang itu sudah diiktiraf sebagai seorang Islam jika menepati rukun iman dan rukun Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Kelantan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Kelantan State Mufti Department. “FATWA MENGENAI MASALAH PERPECAHAN ORANG MELAYU ISLAM”, 23 September 2001. https://mufti.kelantan.gov.my/index.php?view=article&id=44:fatwa-mengenai-masalah-perpecahan-orang-melayu-islam-2&catid=50. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-division-among-malay-muslims/