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Isu Tuntutan Penganut Kristian Terhadap Penggunaan Kalimah Allah
May Christians or followers of other non-Muslim religions use the word Allah?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to Islam and Muslims, and may not be used by or equated with non-Muslim religions.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 6
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that the word Allah is a sacred term specific to Islam and Muslims, and may not be used by or equated with non-Muslim religions. Muslims are obliged to safeguard the word in the best manner. Any element of insult or misuse of the word must be curbed in accordance with the legal provisions in the Federal Constitution.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
(1) Lafaz Allah merupakan kalimah suci yang khusus bagi agama dan umat Islam dan ia tidak boleh digunakan atau disamakan dengan agama-agama bukan Islam yang lain.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Isu Tuntutan Penganut Kristian Terhadap Penggunaan Kalimah Allah”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/isu-tuntutan-penganut-kristian-terhadap-penggunaan-kalimah-allah/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/use-of-word-allah-by-christians/