FatwaNegeri SembilanQuran & Hadith
Bukan Islam membaca/memegang al-Quran
What is the ruling on a non-Muslim reading or touching the Quran?
Short answer
It is permissible for a non-Muslim to recite the Quran without touching it.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
It is permissible for a non-Muslim to recite the Quran without touching it. Touching or holding the Quran is prohibited for them. The reasons given are that they are in a state of ritual impurity without ablution, and they are unfamiliar with the rules on showing respect to the Quran.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum orang kafir membaca al-Quran tanpa memegangnya adalah harus.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Bukan Islam membaca/memegang al-Quran”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/bukan-islam-membaca-memegang-al-quran/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-non-muslim-reading-touching-quran/