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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-848: HUKUM TROLL MENGGUNAKAN AYAT AL-QURAN
What is the ruling on trolling on social media using Quranic verses to attract public attention?
Short answer
Using Quranic verses as a form of trolling is sinful because it amounts to disrespect toward the Quran, even when done for entertainment.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Using Quranic verses as a form of trolling is sinful because it amounts to disrespect toward the Quran, even when done for entertainment. It may amount to disbelief if the intent to insult the Quran is clear. The ruling also stresses that good manners and conduct must be kept online just as in the physical world. Mocking Quranic verses may also be an offence under Section 8 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum menggunakan ayat al-Quran sebagai suatu bentuk troll adalah berdosa kerana ia merupakan satu bentuk penghinaan terhadap al-Quran walaupun dilakukan atas tujuan hiburan dan boleh jatuh hukum kufur jika jelas dengan tujuan menghina al-Quran.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-848: HUKUM TROLL MENGGUNAKAN AYAT AL-QURAN”, 24 May 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5917-irsyad-hukum-siri-ke-848-hukum-troll-menggunakan-ayat-al-quran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-trolling-using-quranic-verses/