FatwaPerlisCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Berkaitan Penulisan Yang Merosakkan Akidah
What is the ruling on supporting or sharing social media writings that damage faith?
Short answer
The Perlis Fatwa Committee found that some writings on a Facebook account contradicted Islamic creed, including insulting Prophet Muhammad SAW and denying the clear texts and consensus that paradise is only for those who die believing.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis Fatwa Committee found that some writings on a Facebook account contradicted Islamic creed, including insulting Prophet Muhammad SAW and denying the clear texts and consensus that paradise is only for those who die believing. A writer who is sane, aware of the error and refuses to repent after being reminded may damage his own faith. A Muslim may not support such writings by commenting in support, liking or sharing them with approval. Punishment for creedal offences is the responsibility of the Ulil Amri, not the general public.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Maka tidak boleh kepada mana-mana muslim menyokong sebarang kenyataan yang merosakkan akidah dengan memberikan keterlibatan positif sama ada memberkan ulasan yang menyokong, meletakkan tanda suka (like) atau berkongsi (share) dalam keadaan reda terhadap tulisannya kerana itu boleh merosakkan akidahnya.
Read the full fatwa on the Perlis website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Berkaitan Penulisan Yang Merosakkan Akidah”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/379-fatwa-berkaitan-penulisan-yang-merosakkan-akidah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-supporting-writings-damaging-faith-social-media/