FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
HUKUM PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALAH OLEH PENGANUT KRISTIAN
What is the ruling on Christians using the word Allah?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that the use of the word Allah by non-Muslims is not permissible and not allowed.
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
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that the use of the word Allah by non-Muslims is not permissible and not allowed. Such use is also prohibited and forbidden. The decision was made on 2 June 2008 under the category of creed (akidah) and has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penggunaan kalimah Allah oleh orang bukan islam adalah tidak diharuskan, tidak dibenarkan, serta ditegah dan dilarang
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. “HUKUM PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALAH OLEH PENGANUT KRISTIAN”, 2 June 2008. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=878. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-christians-using-the-word-allah/