FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
Tarikat Samaniah Pimpinan Ibrahim Bonjol
What is the ruling on the Samaniah order led by Ibrahim Bonjol, and what action is taken against involved officers?
Short answer
The Federal Territories Sharia Legal Consultative Committee decided on 8 February 1990 that the Samaniah order led by Imam Bonjol contradicts Islamic teachings.
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
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Federal Territories Sharia Legal Consultative Committee decided on 8 February 1990 that the Samaniah order led by Imam Bonjol contradicts Islamic teachings. Assistant Registrars of Marriage, Divorce and Revocation who are involved are to be investigated. If found involved, their credentials are suspended and they are asked to repent. Revoking the credentials requires approval of the Council and the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tarikat Samaniah pimpinan Imam Bonjol adalah satu tarikat yang bercanggah dengan ajaran 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. “Tarikat Samaniah Pimpinan Ibrahim Bonjol”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/TARIKAT%20SAMANIAH%20PIMPINAN%20IBRAHIM%20BONJOL. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-samaniah-order-ibrahim-bonjol/