FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Penggunaan Kalimah Suci Islam
What is the ruling on using sacred Islamic words by non-Muslims or in the context of other religions?
Short answer
This fatwa states that sacred Islamic words are reserved for the religion of Islam and Muslims only, in order to protect the faith.
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
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 409
WARTA KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN
Summary
This fatwa states that sacred Islamic words are reserved for the religion of Islam and Muslims only, in order to protect the faith. These words must not be misused or equated with terms used in non-Islamic religions. The listed words include Allah, Solat, Kaabah, Baitullah, Wahyu, Rasulullah, Masjid, Malaikat and Kalamullah. No one may misuse, insult or abet the misuse of these words.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bagi me melihara akidah umat Islam, kalimah suci Islam adalah khusus bagi agama Islam dan orang Islam sahaja.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Penggunaan Kalimah Suci Islam”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/1.%20P.U.%20%28B%29%20409%20FATWA%202015%20-%20FATWA%20BERKENAAN%20DENGAN%20PENGGUNAAN%20KALIMAH%20SUCI%20ISLAM. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-using-sacred-islamic-words/