Is it permissible to write Quranic verses such as the Basmalah in Roman script?

Summary

The fatwa leans towards the view that writing Quranic verses in Roman script is not permitted, in order to prevent distortion of meaning and pronunciation, and because it does not conform to tajwid or the Quranic script conventions. Transliteration is not permitted by default and is not considered the Quran, though some opinions allow it for learning purposes when accompanied by the original Arabic text. Writing a translation of the verse is permitted as a Quranic translation, provided it follows established Arabic language principles. Learners are urged to study through teachers with a chain of transmission.

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