FatwaKelantanCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA MENGENAI AJARAN SYIAH
What is the ruling on following Shia teachings for Muslims in Kelantan?
Short answer
The 1996 Kelantan fatwa rules that Muslims in the state may only follow Islamic teachings based on the Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah in creed, law and morals.
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: Akidah
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Tarikh Diwartakan : 2hb Jan 1997
Summary
The 1996 Kelantan fatwa rules that Muslims in the state may only follow Islamic teachings based on the Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah in creed, law and morals. Shia teachings are declared deviant in all three areas, based on the examples listed. The spread of teachings differing from Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah is prohibited, and publishing, broadcasting or distributing books, pamphlets, films and videos contrary to it is forbidden. The 1984 National Fatwa Committee decision accepting the Zaidiyyah and Jafariyyah Shia schools is stated to be revoked.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menetapkan bahawa umat Islam di Kelantan hendaklah hanya mengikut ajaran Islam yang berasaskan pegangan Ahli al-Sunnah Wal al-Jamaah dari segi akidah, syariah dan akhlak.
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 AJARAN SYIAH”, 26 August 1996. https://mufti.kelantan.gov.my/index.php?view=article&id=70:fatwa-mengenai-ajaran-syiah&catid=45. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-following-shia-teachings-kelantan/