FatwaSelangorCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Tentang Fahaman Syiah
What is the ruling on Shia beliefs and teachings in Selangor, and may Muslims adhere to them?
Short answer
The Selangor fatwa gazetted in 1998 rules that Shia beliefs and teachings contradict and deviate from the position of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama'ah, and lists deviations in creed, Islamic law and general practice.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 15
Summary
The Selangor fatwa gazetted in 1998 rules that Shia beliefs and teachings contradict and deviate from the position of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama'ah, and lists deviations in creed, Islamic law and general practice. Muslims are prohibited from holding to these teachings, and the prohibition covers teaching, learning, practising, adhering to or spreading them, except for an individual's own personal practice. The prohibition is also stated to extend to publishing related material and to becoming a member or leader of a Shia group.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa Fahaman dan Ajaran Syiah adalah bercanggah dan menyeleweng daripada pegangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama'ah.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Fahaman Syiah”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-fahaman-syiah/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-shia-beliefs-teachings-selangor/