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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-291: JAUHI SIKAP FANATIK DAN TAASUB YANG MELAMPAU
What is the Islamic view on fanaticism and blind devotion to an individual who claims to be a descendant of the Prophet SAW?
Short answer
Islam forbids its followers from being fanatical or blindly devoted to any individual, and requires fairness and moderation.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Islam forbids its followers from being fanatical or blindly devoted to any individual, and requires fairness and moderation. Truth must be measured against the Quran and the Sunnah, not against particular persons, especially those whose knowledge is doubtful. Claiming that someone's face resembles the Prophet SAW requires detailed study with scholars who know the Prophet's physical description, as it risks lying in his name. Even if the claim of facial resemblance were true, it does not guarantee that the person's actions and words are correct, and they must still be assessed according to religion.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sikap taasub terhadap individu ini akan membuka ruang kesesatan dan penyelewengan daripada jalan yang benar kerana mengikuti seseorang itu secara buta dan akhirnya menyebabkan kerosakan kepada agama dan umat.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-291: JAUHI SIKAP FANATIK DAN TAASUB YANG MELAMPAU”, 12 March 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5860-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-291-jauhi-sikap-fanatik-dan-taasub-yang-melampau. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-fanaticism-toward-individual-claiming-prophetic-descent/