FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Mengenai Penggunaan Nama Islam Pada Pertubuhan, Syarat Keislaman dan Penentuan Syurga dan Neraka Ke Atas Seseorang
May organisations use the name Islam, and can extra conditions be added to being Muslim or to determining entry into heaven or hell through support for a particular party?
Short answer
There is no objection to organisations using the word Islam, and it is even encouraged, provided it is guided by knowledge, faith and excellence.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 13
Summary
There is no objection to organisations using the word Islam, and it is even encouraged, provided it is guided by knowledge, faith and excellence. Use that misleads the public or serves deviation is wrong and may result in legal action. A person is recognised as Muslim if he fulfils the pillars of Faith and Islam, and no party may add other conditions such as pledging support to a certain group. Heaven or hell is solely determined by Allah, and anyone who practises, teaches or spreads contrary views is considered to be spreading false or deviant teachings.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seseorang itu sudah diiktiraf sebagai orang Islam jika menepati rukun Iman dan Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Penggunaan Nama Islam Pada Pertubuhan, Syarat Keislaman dan Penentuan Syurga dan Neraka Ke Atas Seseorang”, 13 September 2001. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/fatwa-mengenai-penggunaan-nama-islam-pada-pertubuhan-syarat-keislaman-dan-penentuan-syurga-dan-neraka-ke-atas-seseorang. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/use-of-islam-name-by-organisations-and-muslim-conditions/