FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
HUKUM PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALLAH OLEH PENGANUT KRISTIAN
What is the ruling on Christians using the word Allah?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that the word Allah may not be used by non-Muslims, including Christians.
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 word Allah may not be used by non-Muslims, including Christians. Its use by them is not permitted, not allowed, and is prohibited and forbidden. The decision was made on 2 June 2008 under the category of faith (akidah) and was not 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 ALLAH OLEH PENGANUT KRISTIAN”, 2 June 2008. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=537. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-christians-using-word-allah/