What is the ruling on quoting from the Quran or speaking and writing in the style of its verses, and does the one who does so fall under the threat of Allah's saying: "And if you ask them, they will surely say, 'We were only conversing and jesting.' Say, 'Is it Allah and His verses and His Messenger that you were mocking?'", and what is due to be done regarding one who does that, and one who accuses the doer of disbelief?

The word "iqtibās" (allusion/quotation) is when the speaker incorporates something from the Quran or Hadith into their speech without indicating its origin. It is of two types:

The first: When the alluded text does not depart from its original meaning, like the poet's saying: "Indeed, to Allah, we are returning," with a slight alteration.

The second: When the alluded text departs from its original meaning, like Ibn al-Rumi's saying: "I have brought my needs to a valley without vegetation," meaning a place of no benefit.

Using phrases such as: "And those who delay will be driven" and "Kill the Islamists," is corrupt and forbidden speech. Even if it were assumed to be an allusion, it would be of the absolutely forbidden type. The majority of jurists do not permit allusions except for legitimate (Shar'i) purposes, not for corrupt speech.

The ruling of disbelief (kufr) for the one who does this is not far-fetched, due to the manipulation of Allah's words and their use in an evil context. However, one should not rush to declare a specific speaker as an unbeliever. Similarly, saying: "O secularists!" in a Quranic style is not permissible, because it opens the door to disgracing the Quran and influencing the youth. One must be wary of this and repent.