FatwaJohorSocial & Contemporary Issues
FATWA PERKATAAN-PERKATAAN BERKAITAN AGAMA ISLAM YANG TIDAK BOLEH DIGUNAKAN OLEH ORANG BUKAN ISLAM
Is it permissible to compile a list of Islamic terms that non-Muslims may not use?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible under Islamic law to establish a table of words related to Islam 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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible under Islamic law to establish a table of words related to Islam that non-Muslims may not use. The purpose is to safeguard the honour and sanctity of Islam and to protect the faith of Muslims from mistaken understanding. The table may be reviewed from time to time according to need and interest.
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 yang tidak boleh digunakan 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. “FATWA PERKATAAN-PERKATAAN BERKAITAN AGAMA ISLAM YANG TIDAK BOLEH DIGUNAKAN OLEH ORANG BUKAN ISLAM”, 28 February 2012. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=497. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/list-of-islamic-terms-non-muslims-may-not-use/