FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA HUKUM MENGGANTUNG KALIGRAFI KALIMAH MUHAMMAD BERSAMA DENGAN PEMIMPIN AGAMA LAIN DI PUSAT MORAL CHE CHER KHOR JALAN TEBRAU JOHOR BAHRU
Is it permissible to hang calligraphy of the name Muhammad alongside leaders of other religions in a non-Muslim moral centre?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that placing, hanging or using the name Muhammad S.A.W. by non-Muslims, whether individuals or organisations, is not permissible, prohibited and forbidden.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that placing, hanging or using the name Muhammad S.A.W. by non-Muslims, whether individuals or organisations, is not permissible, prohibited and forbidden. This applies where the manner of use does not suit the honour Islam gives to that name. The ruling concerns a moral centre on Jalan Tebrau, Johor Bahru, and has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Meletak atau menggantung atau mengguna kalimah Muhammad S.A.W. oleh orang bukan Islam sama ada individu ataupun pertubuhan secara yang tidak sesuai dengan kemuliaan yang diberi oleh Islam kepada nama tersebut adalah tidak harus, ditegah dan dilarang.
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. “FATWA HUKUM MENGGANTUNG KALIGRAFI KALIMAH MUHAMMAD BERSAMA DENGAN PEMIMPIN AGAMA LAIN DI PUSAT MORAL CHE CHER KHOR JALAN TEBRAU JOHOR BAHRU”, 2 June 2008. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=539. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/hanging-muhammad-calligraphy-with-other-religious-leaders-ruling/