FatwaNegeri SembilanCreed (Aqidah)
AJARAN MAKRIFAT OLEH ISMAIL BIN ARIFFIN (LEPAT)
What is the ruling on the makrifat teaching brought by Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat) in Negeri Sembilan?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that the makrifat teaching of Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat) contradicts the creed of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: N.S. P.U. 14
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that the makrifat teaching of Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat) contradicts the creed of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah. It is described as resembling the mujassimah and mushabbihah views, containing batini elements, belittling the obligation of prayer, separating shariah from hakikat and makrifat, and interpreting the Quran by rational logic. Muslims are prohibited from following, practising, teaching, spreading or possessing materials linked to it, and from abetting it. Those who have pledged allegiance or practised it must repent promptly.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa ajaran makrifat yang dibawa oleh Ismail bin Ariffin (Lepat) adalah bercanggah dan bertentangan dengan akidah Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “AJARAN MAKRIFAT OLEH ISMAIL BIN ARIFFIN (LEPAT)”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/ajaran-makrifat-oleh-ismail-bin-ariffin-lepat/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/what-is-ruling-makrifat-teaching-ismail-lepat-negeri-sembilan/