IKHTILAF HUKUM SOLAT FARDU BERJEMAAH MENURUT MAZHAB SYAFIE : SATU SOROTAN KAJIAN

Abstract

This study discusses the ikhtilaf on the congregation in performing prayers by Shafi’i School. This issue arises because some of the Muslim in community are still confused about the law of congregation in prayers and underestimate the importance of it. It is a result of lack of knowledge towards the importance of congregation in prayer and its demands in Islam. This study focuses on the meaning of prayer, its wisdom and benefits, discussion of the differences among legal scholars of Shafi'i and the views of the strongest in the Shafi’i school. The methodology used in this study were based on the literature review and reference materials such as books and journals publishing on this subject. Analysis was made using deductive methodology which was specific to the conclusion of public information. The results obtained from this study showed that demand prayers in prayers is fardu kifayah for all Muslims in the opinion of the strongest in Shafi’i sect. Fardu kifayah is a communal obligation under the liability of Muslims who live in a community and shared responsibility. Keywords: Congregational prayer, Shafi’i School, istidlal, istinbat, usul fiqh