FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Larangan Penggunaan Kalimah Allah Kepada Orang Bukan Islam
Can non-Muslims use the word Allah or associate it with non-Islamic religions in Malacca?
Short answer
The Malacca fatwa rules that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to the religion and community of Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 16
Summary
The Malacca fatwa rules that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to the religion and community of Islam. It may not be used by or associated with non-Islamic religions. Muslims are obliged to protect it, and any insult or misuse must be stopped, with action taken under the legal provisions in the Federal Constitution.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa kalimah Allah [Lafz Al-Jalalah] merupakan kalimah suci yang khusus bagi agama dan umat Islam dan kalimah itu tidak boleh digunakan atau dikaitkan dengan agama-agama bukan Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Larangan Penggunaan Kalimah Allah Kepada Orang Bukan Islam”, 6 November 2025. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/larangan-penggunaan-kalimah-allah-kepada-orang-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-non-muslims-use-the-word-allah/