FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
ISU TUNTUTAN PENGANUT KRISTIAN TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALLAH
May Christians use the word Allah in their religion?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee agreed with the decision of the 82nd National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to Islam and Muslims.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee agreed with the decision of the 82nd National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to Islam and Muslims. It may not be used by, or equated with, other non-Islamic religions. Muslims are obliged to safeguard it in the best manner, and any insult or misuse of the word should be restrained under the provisions of the Federal Constitution.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
lafaz kalimah Allah merupakan kalimah suci yang khusus bagi agama dan umat Islam dan ia tidak boleh digunakan atau disamakan dengan agama-agama bukan Islam yang lain.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “ISU TUNTUTAN PENGANUT KRISTIAN TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALLAH”, 19 March 2009. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=684. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/christians-use-of-the-word-allah/