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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-708: HUKUM BERGURU DENGAN ORANG BUKAN ISLAM
What is the ruling on studying under a non-Muslim teacher?
Short answer
Studying under a non-Muslim teacher is permissible as long as the teacher does not bring harm to Islam or to the Muslim student, and does not disparage Islam or its law.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Studying under a non-Muslim teacher is permissible as long as the teacher does not bring harm to Islam or to the Muslim student, and does not disparage Islam or its law. It is nevertheless better and safer to learn from Muslim scholars, especially in Islamic sciences and Arabic. A Muslim may not attend a gathering in which Islam is being insulted. The permissibility rests on the fact that no one can master every field, so consulting experts is allowed even if they follow another religion.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum berguru dengan orang yang bukan Islam adalah diharuskan dan tiada halangan asalkan mereka tidak membawa fitnah kepada agama Islam dan pelajar Muslim itu sendiri, namun lebih afdal dan selamat belajar dengan ulama Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-708: HUKUM BERGURU DENGAN ORANG BUKAN ISLAM”, 27 July 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5355-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-708-hukum-berguru-dengan-orang-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-studying-under-non-muslim-teacher/