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Hukum Penggunaan Al-Quran Tulisan Rumi Dan Selainnya Untuk Keperluan Fardhu Ain
Is it permissible to use a Romanised or other non-Arabic script Quran for fardhu ain needs?
Short answer
The default ruling is that writing the Quran in a language other than Arabic is prohibited.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The default ruling is that writing the Quran in a language other than Arabic is prohibited. An exception is made for those with a pressing need in order to perform their fardhu ain obligations, such as new converts or people unable to read the Quran in its original script. The permission is conditional: the text must be readable with correct pronunciation, whether through a teacher or other methods, and the user must strive to read the original Arabic Quran.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum asal penulisan al-Quran dalam bahasa selain bahasa Arab adalah diharamkan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Penggunaan Al-Quran Tulisan Rumi Dan Selainnya Untuk Keperluan Fardhu Ain”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/381-hukum-penggunaan-al-quran-tulisan-rumi-dan-selainnya-untuk-keperluan-fardhu-ain. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/romanised-quran-for-fardhu-ain-ruling/