FatwaPerakCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Mengenai Penggunaan Kalimah Allah Hanya Merujuk Kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa Dalam Agama Islam Sahaja
Can non-Muslims use the word Allah in Perak?
Short answer
The Perak Fatwa Committee ruled that use of the word Allah is reserved for Muslims.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Pk.P.U.25
Summary
The Perak Fatwa Committee ruled that use of the word Allah is reserved for Muslims. Followers of other religions are prohibited from using it for any purpose or meaning. The prohibition also covers its use by non-Muslims in the publication, broadcast and distribution of books, pamphlets, films, videos and similar materials.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mana-mana penganut selain daripada penganut Agama Islam adalah dilarang daripada menggunakan Kalimah Allah untuk sebarang tujuan atau maksud;
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Penggunaan Kalimah Allah Hanya Merujuk Kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa Dalam Agama Islam Sahaja”, 10 June 2010. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/16.kalimah.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-non-muslims-use-word-allah-perak/