FatwaSarawakQuran & Hadith
HUKUM MENERBIT DAN MENGEDAR TERJEMAHAN AL-QURAN TANPA TEKS ASAL AL-QURAN
What is the ruling on publishing and distributing Quran translations without the original Arabic text?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that translating the meaning of Quranic verses in writings such as religious books, newspapers, journals and magazines without the Arabic text is permissible, as the translation is an interpretation of meaning and not the recited Word of God.
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 translating the meaning of Quranic verses in writings such as religious books, newspapers, journals and magazines without the Arabic text is permissible, as the translation is an interpretation of meaning and not the recited Word of God. Including the original text is encouraged, unless there is concern that it would defile the honour and sanctity of the verses. Publishing and distributing Quran translations without the original text is prohibited as a preventive measure (saddu az-zarai') because it brings more harm than benefit.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penerbitan dan pengedaran terjemahan al-Quran tanpa teks asal al-Quran adalah dilarang sebagai langkah pencegahan (Saddu az-Zarai') kepada penyelewengan dan penyalahgunaan ayat-ayat al-Quran
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MENERBIT DAN MENGEDAR TERJEMAHAN AL-QURAN TANPA TEKS ASAL AL-QURAN”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-menerbit-dan-mengedar-terjemahan-al-quran-tanpa-teks-asal-al-quran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/publishing-distributing-quran-translations-without-original-text/