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Is it permissible to attribute God's exclusive attributes to others in translation, such as the term "God/creator," whether it be for the purpose of conveying information, not affirmation, out of necessity or with the ability to avoid it, and does sin result from that?

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The translator must consider the content they are translating. If it is beneficial, they should act upon it; if it is harmful or forbidden, they must refrain from it. As for quoting disbelief from its proponents, it is not disbelief in itself. "One who quotes disbelief is not a disbeliever," but this requires elaboration. If the narration is for a legitimate purpose, such as clarifying corruption or refuting a misconception, then it is permissible. However, if the narration is for the purpose of approval, then it is disbelief. Nevertheless, translating books that contain words of disbelief or atheism, without any criticism or rebuttal, is considered a sin, because it facilitates the spread of these deviant ideas to Muslims, which may lead to trials (fitna) or to the trivialization of disbelief in people's hearts. Therefore, it should be abandoned to preserve the religion and protect hearts.

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