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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-338: HUKUM NON MUSLIM MENGUCAPKAN ‘ALHAMDULILLAH’ DAN ‘BERSYUKUR’
What is the ruling on non-Muslims using Islamic expressions such as Alhamdulillah and InshaAllah?
Short answer
It is permissible for non-Muslims to use Islamic expressions such as Alhamdulillah, InshaAllah and MashaAllah in daily conversation.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
It is permissible for non-Muslims to use Islamic expressions such as Alhamdulillah, InshaAllah and MashaAllah in daily conversation. This is conditional on not degrading the sanctity of Islam, not mocking or insulting the expressions, not turning them into commercial material or slogans that distort their meaning, and using them in the correct context, with Muslims consulted on their meaning. If a non-Muslim sneezes and says Alhamdulillah, a Muslim may pray for guidance or well-being for them, but not for mercy or forgiveness, which are reserved for believers. Where the expressions are used to ridicule, this should be stopped and Muslims are to leave such gatherings.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penggunaan kalimah-kalimah Islam seperti 'Alhamdulillah' dan seumpamanya oleh non-muslim dalam perbualan harian adalah harus dengan syarat tidak merendahkan kesucian agama Islam dan tidak mengandungi unsur penghinaan serta menggunakannya dalam konteks yang betul.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
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-338: HUKUM NON MUSLIM MENGUCAPKAN ‘ALHAMDULILLAH’ DAN ‘BERSYUKUR’”, 6 February 2026. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6508-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-338-hukum-non-muslim-mengucapkan-alhamdulillah-dan-bersyukur. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/non-muslims-saying-alhamdulillah-ruling/