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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-275: ISU NON-MUSLIM MEMBACA TERJEMAHAN DAN MENTAFSIRKAN AL-QURAN
Can non-Muslims read translations of the Quran and interpret it?
Short answer
Reading a translation of Quranic verses differs from interpreting them, and quoting an established translation is not regarded as insulting the Quran.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Reading a translation of Quranic verses differs from interpreting them, and quoting an established translation is not regarded as insulting the Quran. Interpreting the Quran is only fitting for qualified experts, so non-Muslims are not qualified to do so. The 2010 national fatwa states that Islam does not prevent non-Muslims from studying the Quran sincerely and honestly, but explaining it arbitrarily, insincerely and contrary to its true meaning is an insult that must stop based on the principle of sadd al-dhara'i. The term khawarij must also be used correctly, referring to those who take up arms to topple a legitimate government, and criticism within a democratic system does not make someone a khawarij.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, seseorang yang bukan beragama Islam tidak mempunyai kelayakan untuk mentafsir al-Quran kerana mentafsir al-Quran hanya layak dilakukan oleh golongan ahlinya sahaja.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-275: ISU NON-MUSLIM MEMBACA TERJEMAHAN DAN MENTAFSIRKAN AL-QURAN”, 9 October 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5756-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-275-isu-non-muslim-membaca-terjemahan-dan-mentafsirkan-al-quran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/non-muslims-reading-translating-interpreting-quran/