Sultan on fatwas: Don’t question what I have approved
The Sultan says every fatwa issued in Selangor carries his personal stamp of approval
(Free Malaysia Today) – Making a firm stand about fatwas issued in Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said no one had the right to question or criticise a fatwa as each had his prior personal and full consent.
“A fatwa is only issued in Selangor after it has obtained my full approval and consent,” he said.
He added, “I urge Muslims to refrain from being too quick about criticising fatwas that are issued without first comprehending it fully.”
The Sultan said he offered this advice in order to prevent any untoward conflicts among Muslims in regard to the administration of Islamic affairs in Selangor.
He added, “…this is to preserve the dignity of Islam and prevent the religion from being easily ridiculed or disputed by irresponsible parties.”
Reminding the people that a fatwa was only issued after receiving consensus from all who sat on the National Fatwa Council, the Sultan explained that the Mufti of Selangor worked with scholars and professionals who were experts on not only Islamic matters but legal affairs as well.
“They discuss (fatwas) and determine the law, taking into consideration all the laws of the Quran, the Hadith and other related material.”
