Selangor MB: Not wrong to use ‘Allah’ but don’t abuse it

(The Star) – It is not wrong for non-Muslims to use the word “Allah” as long as it is not intended to ridicule or abuse the term, said Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.

He said this was clearly stated in the Administration of the Religion of Islam (Selangor) Enactment 2003.

“When you are singing the Selangor state anthem, it is not an act of ridicule. But if someone is using the word to preach and convince Muslims to convert then that is wrong,” he said when asked if it was appropriate for non-Muslims to sing the state anthem, as one of its verses contained the word “Allah”.

On the state Government’s stand regarding the use of “Allah” in Malay Bible, Khalid said Islam and its relevant laws were under the authority of the Sultan.

“His authority is accepted by the state government because the laws had been passed by the state legislative assembly,” he said.