FatwaSarawakSocial & Contemporary Issues
HUKUM PENGGANTUNGAN KALIGRAFI ISLAM DI PREMIS BUKAN ISLAM
What is the ruling on hanging Islamic calligraphy in non-Muslim premises?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that hanging verses of the Quran or sacred Islamic phrases in non-Muslim premises, or any place that may expose them to insult, deception or misuse, is prohibited in Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that hanging verses of the Quran or sacred Islamic phrases in non-Muslim premises, or any place that may expose them to insult, deception or misuse, is prohibited in Islam. The prohibition aims to preserve the honour and dignity of these verses and phrases. The fatwa also prohibits selling and keeping the Quran in shops owned by non-Muslims, as this may lead to disrespect of its sanctity.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penjualan dan penyimpanan kitab suci al-Quran di kedai-kedai yang dimiliki oleh orang bukan Islam adalah juga dilarang oleh Islam kerana ia boleh membawa kepada penghinaan ke atas kehormatan dan kesucian kitab suci tersebut.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PENGGANTUNGAN KALIGRAFI ISLAM DI PREMIS BUKAN ISLAM”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-penggantungan-kaligrafi-islam-di-premis-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-hanging-islamic-calligraphy-allowed-in-non-muslim-premises/