FatwaSabahCreed (Aqidah)
AJARAN SYIAH DI NEGERI SABAH
What is the ruling on Shia teachings in Sabah, and what restrictions apply to Muslims?
Short answer
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that Shia beliefs and teachings deviate from and contradict Islam as based on the Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, in matters of creed, sharia 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
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: KOTA KINABALU, KHAMIS, 7 SEPTEMBER 2017 [No. 35
Summary
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that Shia beliefs and teachings deviate from and contradict Islam as based on the Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, in matters of creed, sharia and morals. The fatwa states that these teachings cause division among Muslims and may threaten national security. The prohibition covers any variation or branch of the teachings and related publicity materials. Muslims are forbidden to practise, spread, lead or organise activities promoting the teachings, and from owning, keeping, printing, selling or distributing related materials.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Fahaman dan ajaran Syiah adalah bercanggah dan menyeleweng dari ajaran Islam yang berasaskan pegangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama'ah.
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. “AJARAN SYIAH DI NEGERI SABAH”, 7 December 2017. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fatwa_AJARAN_SYIAH_DI_NEGERI_SABAH.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-shia-teachings-in-sabah/