FatwaPerlisQuran & Hadith
Hukum Terjemahan Al-Quran Tanpa Teks Arab
What is the ruling on printing a Quran translation without the Arabic text?
Short answer
The Perlis Fatwa Committee prohibits printing a translation of the meaning of the Quran without its original Arabic text, because it may cause confusion and lead people to mistake the translation for the actual Quran.
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
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis Fatwa Committee prohibits printing a translation of the meaning of the Quran without its original Arabic text, because it may cause confusion and lead people to mistake the translation for the actual Quran. If printing without the original text is necessary, the publication must clearly state that it is not the Quran but only a translation of meaning by the translator. Any translated verse should also be identified as a translation of its meaning.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, dilarang mencetak terjemahan makna al-Quran tanpa disertakan teks asalnya.
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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 Terjemahan Al-Quran Tanpa Teks Arab”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/833-hukum-terjemahan-al-quran-tanpa-teks-arab. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-quran-translation-without-arabic-text/