FatwaJohorSocial & Contemporary Issues
MOHON FATWA HUKUM MENGGANTUNG KALIGRAFI KALIMAH MUHAMMAD BERSAMA DENGAN AGAMA-AGAMA LAIN
What is the ruling on hanging calligraphy of the name Muhammad alongside symbols of other religions?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that placing or hanging the name Muhammad Rasulullah S.A.W by non-Muslims, whether individuals or organisations, is not permissible, forbidden and prohibited.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that placing or hanging the name Muhammad Rasulullah S.A.W by non-Muslims, whether individuals or organisations, is not permissible, forbidden and prohibited. This applies when it is done in a manner unbefitting the honour that Islam accords to the name. The fatwa falls under the category of creed and has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Meletak atau menggantung mengguna kalimah Muhammad Rasullah S.A.W oleh orang bukan islam sama ada individu ataupun pertubuhan secara yang tidak sesuai dengan kemuliaan yang diberi oleh islam kepada nama tersebut adalah tidak harus, 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. “MOHON FATWA HUKUM MENGGANTUNG KALIGRAFI KALIMAH MUHAMMAD BERSAMA DENGAN AGAMA-AGAMA LAIN”, 2 June 2008. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=877. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-hanging-muhammad-calligraphy-with-other-religions/