FatwaSabahCreed (Aqidah)
FAHAMAN DAN AJARAN HIZBUT TAHRIR
What is the ruling on adhering to the beliefs and teachings of Hizbut Tahrir in Sabah?
Short answer
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that the beliefs and teachings of Hizbut Tahrir contradict and deviate from authentic Islam and run against the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaah position.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: WARTA KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH 7 September 2017
Summary
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that the beliefs and teachings of Hizbut Tahrir contradict and deviate from authentic Islam and run against the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaah position. Muslims, whether individually or in groups, are prohibited from joining, spreading or teaching it, or keeping and distributing related materials, including operating under the cover of economic or educational activities. Those who have pledged allegiance or practised it must repent promptly, and offenders may face action under the Sabah Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1995 or other laws in force.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mana-mana orang Islam sama ada secara individu atau berkumpulan adalah dilarang dan diharamkan untuk berpegang kepada fahaman dan ajaran Hizbut Tahrir termasuklah;
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “FAHAMAN DAN AJARAN HIZBUT TAHRIR”, 7 December 2017. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/92017-Fatwa-FAHAMAN-DAN-AJARAN-HIZBUT-TAHRIR.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-hizbut-tahrir-teachings-sabah/