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Pengiriman Al-Quran Melalui Pos
Is it permissible to send the Quran by post, and how should it be done?
Short answer
The 6th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (MKI) on 10 October 1983 decided that a Quran sent by post must be sent by registered mail and wrapped and packed properly.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 6th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (MKI) on 10 October 1983 decided that a Quran sent by post must be sent by registered mail and wrapped and packed properly. To protect the safety and sanctity of the Quran, sending it by post is not encouraged.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pengiriman Al-Quran melalui pos hendaklah dengan cara berdaftar dan dibungkus serta dibalut dengan sempurna.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Pengiriman Al-Quran Melalui Pos”, 10 October 1983. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#pengiriman-al-quran-melalui-pos. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/sending-the-quran-by-post-ruling/