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Larangan Penggunaan Kalimah Allah Dan Nama-Namanya Atau Nama-Nama Bercirikan Islam Pada Produk, Nama-Nama Syarikat, Pertubuhan Dan Sebagainya
Is it permissible to use the word Allah and the Asma al-Husna names on company names, products or organisations?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that individuals, companies, business premises, websites, organisations and the like are prohibited from using the word Allah or any of the Asma al-Husna names.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that individuals, companies, business premises, websites, organisations and the like are prohibited from using the word Allah or any of the Asma al-Husna names. The ruling is based on the concern that such use may cause confusion and lead to deception and misuse. The prohibition also covers publications and publicity materials that misuse the word Allah, an Asma al-Husna name or names with Islamic characteristics.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mana-mana individu, syarikat, premis perniagaan, laman web, pertubuhan dan seumpamanya adalah dilarang menggunakan lafaz Allah (Lafaz al- Jalalah) dan salah satu nama daripada kumpulan Asma al-Husna
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Larangan Penggunaan Kalimah Allah Dan Nama-Namanya Atau Nama-Nama Bercirikan Islam Pada Produk, Nama-Nama Syarikat, Pertubuhan Dan Sebagainya”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/larangan-penggunaan-kalimah-allah-dan-nama-namanya-atau-nama-nama-bercirikan-islam-pada-produk-nama-nama-syarikat-pertubuhan-dan-sebagainya/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ban-on-using-allah-name-on-products-companies/