FatwaNegeri SembilanCreed (Aqidah)
Guna ayat dari bible untuk panduan hidup
Is a Muslim permitted to use Bible verses that do not contradict Islam as daily motivation or life guidance?
Short answer
If it is clear that a saying comes from the Bible or a Christian priest's sermon, it is better to avoid spreading or practising it.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
If it is clear that a saying comes from the Bible or a Christian priest's sermon, it is better to avoid spreading or practising it. Someone who reads or spreads it with the intention of propagating that religion commits a sin and strays in belief. Reading the Bible is allowed for research and to strengthen the argument that Islam is the only religion accepted by Allah, with scholars consulted if confusion arises. The ruling also states it is better not to study the Bible if one reads and understands the Quran too little.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sekiranya jelas ucapan-ucapan itu berasal daripada kitab bible atau petikan khutbah paderi Kristian sebaiknya dielakkan daripada disebarkan atau diamalkan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Guna ayat dari bible untuk panduan hidup”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/guna-ayat-dari-bible-untuk-panduan-hidup/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-using-bible-verses-life-guidance/