FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-270: KELEBIHAN MENGISLAMKAN SAUDARA BAHARU
What is the Islamic view on helping a person convert to Islam, and does it contradict the Federal Constitution?
Short answer
Calling people to Islam is a noble task of the Prophets and Messengers, and great reward is promised to those who convert or help convert someone.
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
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Calling people to Islam is a noble task of the Prophets and Messengers, and great reward is promised to those who convert or help convert someone. Hadiths reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim show the reward for one who calls to guidance, for as long as the person called practises it. The Prime Minister's act of helping a new convert recite the shahadah is stated not to contradict the Federal Constitution or any law. The public is urged to be open-minded and not turn it into a new controversy.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sesungguhnya pahala yang amat besar dijanjikan Allah SWT kepada orang yang berjaya mengislamkan atau membantu mengislamkan seseorang.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-270: KELEBIHAN MENGISLAMKAN SAUDARA BAHARU”, 23 August 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5730-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-270-kelebihan-mengislamkan-saudara-baharu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/virtue-of-helping-someone-convert-islam/