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MENUKAR KALIMAH “GOD” KEPADA KALIMAH “ALLAH” DIDALAM PINGAT DARJAT KEBESARAN NEGERI JOHOR
May the word “God” on the Johor state honours medals be changed to “Allah”?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee decided that the proposal to replace the word “God” with “Allah” on the state's honours medals is highly encouraged under Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee decided that the proposal to replace the word “God” with “Allah” on the state's honours medals is highly encouraged under Islamic law. The reason given is that “Allah” is a proper noun, whereas “God” is a common noun. The decision also accords with the state constitution, which makes Islam the state religion, and with the Johor state anthem, which mentions “Allah Peliharakan Sultan”.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Cadangan menukar kalimah GOD kepada kalimah ALLAH didalam pingat darjat kebesaran Negeri Johor adalah sangat di galakan mengikut hukum syara'.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MENUKAR KALIMAH “GOD” KEPADA KALIMAH “ALLAH” DIDALAM PINGAT DARJAT KEBESARAN NEGERI JOHOR”, 4 February 2015. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=390. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/changing-god-to-allah-johor-state-medals/