FatwaFederal TerritoriesLegal Theory & Methodology
IRSYAD HUKUM #252: HUKUM MEMPELAJAR ILMU MANTIQ
What is the ruling on studying logic (ilmu mantiq)?
Short answer
Studying logic that is not mixed with deviant philosophical thought is permissible and even recommended, and scholars agree on its permissibility.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Studying logic that is not mixed with deviant philosophical thought is permissible and even recommended, and scholars agree on its permissibility. The scholarly disagreement (prohibited, obligatory on the community, recommended, or permissible) concerns only logic that has been infused with deviant philosophy. For that kind, it is allowed only for those with strong intellect and deep knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah, so they can distinguish truth from falsehood.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, kami berpandangan hukum mempelajari ilmu mantiq yang tidak diresapi fahaman falsafah ialah harus, bahkan disunatkan sepertimana pandangan-pandangan para ulama muktabar terdahulu dan juga kontemporari.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM #252: HUKUM MEMPELAJAR ILMU MANTIQ”, 13 October 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/2664-irsyad-al-fatwa-252-hukum-mempelajar-ilmu-mantiq. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-studying-logic-ilmu-mantiq/