FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
KALIMAH BERKAITAN DENGAN AGAMA ISLAM YANG TIDAK BOLEH DIGUNAKAN OLEH ORANG YANG ISLAM
Is it permissible to draw up a list of Islam-related words that non-Muslims may not use?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible under Islamic law to establish a table of Islam-related words that non-Muslims may not use.
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 it is permissible under Islamic law to establish a table of Islam-related words that non-Muslims may not use. The purpose is to protect the honour and sanctity of Islam and to safeguard the faith of Muslims from mistaken understanding. The table may be reviewed from time to time according to need and interest. The words concerned are listed in Table A.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
harus menurut hukum syarak mewujudkan jadual perkataan-perkataan berkaitan dengan agama islam tidak boleh digunkan oleh orang bukan islam demi menjaga kehormatan dan kesucian Agama Islam
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. “KALIMAH BERKAITAN DENGAN AGAMA ISLAM YANG TIDAK BOLEH DIGUNAKAN OLEH ORANG YANG ISLAM”, 28 February 2012. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=606. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/islamic-words-non-muslims-may-not-use-johor/