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Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Ajaran Haji Ashaari Bin Muhammad & Pengikutnya Termasuk Syarikat Rufaqa' Corporation Berserta Rangkaiannya
What is the ruling on the teachings of Haji Ashaari Muhammad and his followers, including Rufaqa' Corporation and its network?
Short answer
The teachings, beliefs and views of Haji Ashaari Muhammad and his followers, including those directly involved in Rufaqa' Corporation and its affiliated companies, are declared deviant from Islam.
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 teachings, beliefs and views of Haji Ashaari Muhammad and his followers, including those directly involved in Rufaqa' Corporation and its affiliated companies, are declared deviant from Islam. The deviations contradict the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah, Islamic law, and social morals and ethics. Examples include the belief that he is the Sahibul Zaman receiving knowledge directly from God, that Friday prayer is not obligatory, and that only three daily prayer times are required. The fatwa also states that people must keep away from these teachings and beliefs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ajaran, pegangan dan fahaman yang dibawa dan dipegang oleh Haji Ashaari bin Muhammad dan pengikutnya termasuklah orang yang terlibat secara langsung dalam Syarikat Rufaqa' Corporation dan rangkaian syarikat gabungannya adalah menyeleweng daripada ajaran Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Ajaran Haji Ashaari Bin Muhammad & Pengikutnya Termasuk Syarikat Rufaqa' Corporation Berserta Rangkaiannya”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/07dff74944daf3788b6c92bc0a7c1989. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-teachings-haji-ashaari-muhammad-rufaqa-corporation/