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AL-KAFI #1537: HUKUM MENULIS AYAT AL-QURAN DENGAN CORAK TERTENTU
What is the ruling on writing Quranic verses in particular shapes such as a kite or flowers?
Short answer
Writing Quranic verses in the form of pictures, such as animals, humans, buildings, kites or flowers, is not permissible because it lowers the dignity of the Quran and invites unhealthy interpretations and assumptions.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Writing Quranic verses in the form of pictures, such as animals, humans, buildings, kites or flowers, is not permissible because it lowers the dignity of the Quran and invites unhealthy interpretations and assumptions. Calligraphy is allowed if it is written correctly, completely and legibly, without mixing the verses with other texts or breaking their arrangement. Excessive decoration or artistic calligraphy that confuses readers and defeats the purpose of the Quran, which is to be read, understood and lived by, is prohibited.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dilarang menulis atau membentuk ayatayat suci al-Quran berbentuk binatang, manusia, bangunan, alat permainan seperti wau, tumbuhan, bunga-bungaan dan seumpamanya.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1537: HUKUM MENULIS AYAT AL-QURAN DENGAN CORAK TERTENTU”, 18 January 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4009-al-kafi-1537-hukum-menulis-ayat-al-quran-dengan-corak-tertentu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-writing-quran-verses-in-shapes/