FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
ISU PENGHINAAN TERHADAP ALLAH DAN AGAMA ISLAM DI MALAYSIA
What is the Penang fatwa position on insulting Allah and the religion of Islam in Malaysia?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee stated that Islam does not compromise with anyone who insults religion, whether the religion insulted is Islam or another.
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 stated that Islam does not compromise with anyone who insults religion, whether the religion insulted is Islam or another. The name Allah may only be used for Allah SWT, with due regard for His honour. Any insult or act that belittles the position of Islam is completely prohibited, since Islam is the religion of the Federation and such acts may cause religious disharmony. The meeting also agreed on an action plan covering harmonisation of Islamic law, collaboration with relevant agencies and safeguarding rights under the Federal Constitution.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Islam merupakan agama yang tidak akan berkompromi sama sekali dengan mana-mana pihak yang menghina agama tanpa mengambil kira sama ada agama yang dihina itu adalah Islam atau selainnya.
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 PENGHINAAN TERHADAP ALLAH DAN AGAMA ISLAM DI MALAYSIA”, 23 June 2021. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1444. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/insulting-allah-and-islam-in-malaysia-ruling/