FatwaNegeri SembilanCreed (Aqidah)
Penggunaan Kalimah Allah
Can the word Allah be used by non-Islamic religions in Negeri Sembilan?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan fatwa rules that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to the religion and community of Islam.
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
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan fatwa rules that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to the religion and community of Islam. It may not be used by or associated with non-Islamic religions. Muslims are obliged to protect it, and where there is insult or misuse of the word, action should be taken under the laws in force.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa kalimah Allah merupakan kalimah suci yang khusus bagi agama dan umat Islam dan kalimah itu tidak boleh digunakan atau dikaitkan dengan agama-agama bukan Islam.
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. “Penggunaan Kalimah Allah”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/penggunaan-kalimah-allah/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/use-of-the-word-allah-non-muslims/