Journal of Islamic Studies > Volume 25, No. 3, 2013

Explaining the Offence of Cursing Allah / Maryam Bint-Ali Ibn-Sulaiman Al-Hushani

This study deals with the crime of cursing the Lord. It contains six sections, covering: definition of cursing; related statements
from the Qur’an and the Sunnah; the status of offenders; forms of cursing and related matters; preventive measures; implications for the
Muslim’s company. The study concludes that cursing Allah is indicative of the absence of faith. If done by a Muslim, cursing requires
repentance, but if not, the death penalty applies. The same applies to non-Muslim on pledge if the offence is an insult, rather than as a part of
their beliefs. Cursing disbelievers’ “gods” is banned, and so is being in the company of those insulting Allah. The study’s recommendations
stress the importance of strengthening faith among the young so that they can be committed to the glorification of Allah. Education must
encourage independent thinking and pure faith, while explaining faith nullifiers. Concerned institutions and scholars should play their
expected roles in promoting related Islamic teachings.