FatwaNegeri SembilanCreed (Aqidah)
Penulisan Ayat-Ayat al-Quran Dengan Huruf Roman Atau Latin
What is the ruling on writing Quranic verses in Roman or Latin letters?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan fatwa rules that writing or using Quranic verses in Roman, Latin or any non-Arabic script is prohibited, in order to protect the sanctity and inimitability of the Quran, especially in recitation, pronunciation and tajweed.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: N.S. P.U. 30
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan fatwa rules that writing or using Quranic verses in Roman, Latin or any non-Arabic script is prohibited, in order to protect the sanctity and inimitability of the Quran, especially in recitation, pronunciation and tajweed. There are two exceptions. The first is academic writing, whether quotations or phrases, provided that correct and standard Quranic transliteration marks are used. The second is for beginner learning aimed at attracting people to read the Quran, provided it is accompanied by the Arabic text of the Quran. The fatwa also forbids Muslims to publish, sell or distribute commentaries or translations without the original Arabic text, and makes learning the Quran in Uthmani script obligatory.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penulisan atau penggunaan ayat-ayat al-Quran dengan huruf Roman atau Latin atau selain Bahasa Arab adalah haram bagi menjaga kesucian dan kemukjizatan al-Quran terutama dari segi bacaan, sebutan dan tajwid
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Penulisan Ayat-Ayat al-Quran Dengan Huruf Roman Atau Latin”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/penulisan-ayat-ayat-al-quran-dengan-huruf-roman-atau-latin/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-writing-quran-verses-roman-letters/