Hadiths
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, God will make easy for him a path to Paradise).
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (Whoever God wants good for, He makes him understand the religion)
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim).
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (If a person dies, his work is cut off except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who
Islamic Creed The Names and Attributes of Allah in Islam 1181 2026-10-07

The Ruling on Translating the Names of Allah into Other Languages

Question
Is translating the Names of Allah from Arabic into another language considered a form of distortion? Is it permissible to translate the Names of Allah, as well as the meanings of Qur’anic verses and hadiths, into languages other than Arabic for those who do not know Arabic?
Answer

 

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. To proceed:

Translating the Names of Allah into another language is not considered distortion if the purpose is to explain their meanings to those who do not know Arabic, provided that the translator is proficient in both languages and understands what the Names of Allah indicate.

First: The Permissibility of Translating the Names of Allah

It is permissible to translate the Names of Allah into another language in order to explain their meanings to those who do not know Arabic, provided that the translator has a strong command of both Arabic and the target language, so that he conveys the meaning correctly without changing the intended meaning.

The purpose of translation here is to explain, facilitate understanding, and teach, not to replace the Arabic Names mentioned in revelation or alter them.

Second: Translating the Meanings of the Qur’an and Sunnah

It is likewise permissible to translate the meanings of Qur’anic verses and Prophetic hadiths into other languages, because this is one of the means of teaching and explaining the religion to those who do not know Arabic.

The translation should be undertaken by someone who has a good knowledge of both languages and a correct understanding of the religious meanings, so that the translation comes as close as possible to the intended meaning of the original text.

Conclusion

Translating the Names of Allah into other languages is not considered distortion if its purpose is to introduce non-Arabic speakers to their meanings and the translator is proficient in both languages.

Likewise, it is permissible to translate the meanings of Qur’anic verses and Prophetic hadiths in order to help people understand their religion.

And Allah knows best.