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Hukum Penggunaan Istilah Dan Perkataan Yang Berasal Daripada Islam
Can terms and words of Islamic origin be used by non-Muslims?
Short answer
Terms and words of Islamic origin may be used by both Muslims and non-Muslims, but only in a proper context.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Terms and words of Islamic origin may be used by both Muslims and non-Muslims, but only in a proper context. Their use must not cause distortion of meaning, exploitation, insult or mockery of Islam. The authorities are responsible for ensuring that the dignity of Islam is not tarnished by the misuse of such terms.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Semua istilah dan perkataan yang berasal daripada agama Islam hanya boleh digunakan oleh Muslim dan bukan Muslim dalam konteks yang betul.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Penggunaan Istilah Dan Perkataan Yang Berasal Daripada Islam”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/1762-hukum-penggunaan-istilah-dan-perkataan-yang-berasal-daripada-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-using-terms-of-islamic-origin/