FatwaSabahCreed (Aqidah)
ISU PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALLAH OLEH ORANG BUKAN ISLAM DI NEGERI SABAH
How is the use of the word Allah by non-Muslims in Sabah regulated?
Short answer
The Sabah State Fatwa Council decided that the use of the word Allah in Sabah must be regulated by the State Government and the authorities in Sabah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: 2 Julai 2026 WARTA KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH
Summary
The Sabah State Fatwa Council decided that the use of the word Allah in Sabah must be regulated by the State Government and the authorities in Sabah. The regulation is to be based on the laws in force. Its purpose is to prevent confusion among Muslims and to safeguard the sanctity of Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
penggunaan kalimah "Allah" hendaklah dikawal selia oleh Kerajaan Negeri dan Pihak Berkuasa di Sabah berdasarkan undang-undang yang berkuat kuasa bagi mengelakkan kekeliruan kepada orang Islam dan memelihara kesucian agama Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “ISU PENGGUNAAN KALIMAH ALLAH OLEH ORANG BUKAN ISLAM DI NEGERI SABAH”, 2 July 2026. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fatwa-Isu-Penggunaan-Kalimah-Allah-Oleh-Orang-Bukan-Islam-di-Negeri-Sabah.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/use-of-allah-by-non-muslims-sabah/