FatwaSarawakQuran & Hadith
HUKUM ORANG BUKAN ISLAM MEMBACA ATAU MENTERJEMAH AYAT-AYAT SUCI AL-QURAN
Are non-Muslims permitted to read or translate the verses of the Quran?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that, in principle, Islam does not prevent non-Muslims from reading and studying Islamic sacred texts, including the Quran and its exegesis, for the purpose of learning, understanding, drawing closer to Islamic teachings, taking them as a…
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
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that, in principle, Islam does not prevent non-Muslims from reading and studying Islamic sacred texts, including the Quran and its exegesis, for the purpose of learning, understanding, drawing closer to Islamic teachings, taking them as a guide for life, or conducting da'wah. This must be done sincerely and honestly so as not to deviate from the true meaning of the texts. Deviation may defile the sanctity of the Quran and Islam and cause doubt, unrest and slander in society.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pada dasarnya bagi tujuan untuk mempelajari, memahami dan mendekatkan diri kepada ajaran Islam atau bagi tujuan untuk menjadikannya panduan hidup di dunia dan akhirat atau tujuan dakwah, Islam tidak pernah menghalang mana-mana pihak termasuk bukan Islam untuk membaca dan mendalami teks-teks suci Islam
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How to cite
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Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM ORANG BUKAN ISLAM MEMBACA ATAU MENTERJEMAH AYAT-AYAT SUCI AL-QURAN”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-orang-bukan-islam-membaca-atau-menterjemah-ayat-ayat-suci-al-quran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/non-muslims-reading-translating-the-quran-ruling/