FatwaPerakCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Mengenai Pengharaman Ajaran dan Fahaman Syiah Di Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan
What is the ruling on Shia teachings and beliefs in the state of Perak?
Short answer
The Perak State Fatwa Committee ruled that Shia teachings and beliefs contradict the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, citing ten listed beliefs and practices such as infallible imams, alteration of the Quran, taqiyyah and mut'ah marriage.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: No. Warta: 364
Summary
The Perak State Fatwa Committee ruled that Shia teachings and beliefs contradict the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, citing ten listed beliefs and practices such as infallible imams, alteration of the Quran, taqiyyah and mut'ah marriage. Muslims who follow it, including those who hide behind economic, educational or artistic activities, are deemed to hold contradictory beliefs. Publications promoting these teachings are prohibited, and Muslims are forbidden to own, keep, print, sell or distribute them. Such actions are to be prevented and dealt with under the law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ajaran dan Fahaman Syiah didapati bercanggah dengan aqidah Ahli Sunnah Wal Jammaah yang menjadi teras pegangan masyarakat Islam di Perak
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Pengharaman Ajaran dan Fahaman Syiah Di Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan”, 1 March 2012. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/28.syiah.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-shia-teachings-perak/