FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP ANGKA 786 YANG BERMAKSUD (BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM)
What is the ruling on believing that the number 786 stands for Bismillahirrahmanirrahim and brings good luck?
Short answer
Believing that the number 786 represents Bismillahirrahmanirrahim and always brings luck and good fortune is a false belief.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Tarikh Pewartaan: 31/01/2008
Summary
Believing that the number 786 represents Bismillahirrahmanirrahim and always brings luck and good fortune is a false belief. The Johor fatwa states that it contradicts the creed of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah, Islamic law and Islamic ethics. It describes the practice as interpreting the Quran by desire, without knowledge and its proper disciplines. All parties involved are required to stop the belief and its use immediately.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Semua pihak yang terlibat hendaklah menghentikan kepercayaan dan penggunaan terhadap perkara ini dengan serta merta
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP ANGKA 786 YANG BERMAKSUD (BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM)”, 29 May 2003. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1167. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-belief-number-786-bismillah/