Debunking False Claims About Removed Islamic Text

Social media platforms have been flooded with allegations that Pakistan’s State Bank has eliminated a key Islamic inscription from its newly issued currency notes. The contested phrase, “Husool-e-Rizq-e-Halal Aeen Ibadat Hai” (translating to “Earning a lawful livelihood is an act of worship”), has reportedly been the subject of widespread misinformation campaigns across various digital platforms.

Viral Misinformation Spreads Across Multiple Platforms

Facebook users initiated claims suggesting that while older Pakistani banknotes featured this significant religious phrase, recent currency releases had allegedly dropped this inscription entirely. These posts criticized the supposed change as undermining fundamental Islamic principles that distinguish between permissible (halal) and forbidden (haram) income sources. The allegations demanded accountability for this purported policy shift.

The misinformation campaign extended beyond Facebook, spreading rapidly across X (previously known as Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, amplifying concerns among Pakistani citizens about potential religious and cultural erosion in official government documents.

Official Verification Contradicts Social Media Claims

State Bank of Pakistan representatives have categorically denied these allegations through official channels. An unnamed SBP official confirmed to Geo News that the religious inscription continues to appear on all newly printed currency notes without any modifications or removals. The central bank maintains that this phrase remains an integral security feature printed on the reverse side of every denomination.

Security Features Documentation Confirms Continued Presence

The State Bank’s official website provides comprehensive documentation of design elements and security features for all Pakistani currency denominations ranging from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000 notes. This official documentation specifically lists “Husool-e-Rizq-e-Halal Ibadat Hai” among the standard security features, confirming its continued inclusion in current currency designs.

Independent verification by news organizations has corroborated the State Bank’s position, demonstrating that the Islamic inscription remains present on newly issued Pakistani banknotes, effectively debunking the social media misinformation campaign that suggested otherwise.

Original Article:

ProPakistani. (2025, September 14). Has State Bank removed the Rizq-e-Halal watermark from new currency notes?ProPakistani. Retrieved from https://propakistani.pk/2025/09/11/has-state-bank-removed-the-rizq-e-halal-watermark-from-new-currency-notes/