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Court bins GISBH's leave bid to challenge Perlis fatwa committee's decision

Court bins GISBH's leave bid to challenge Perlis fatwa committee's decision

Judge says court has no jurisdiction to review fatwa.
'SIS forum appeal not concerned with substantive beliefs, doctrine of Islamic faith'

'SIS forum appeal not concerned with substantive beliefs, doctrine of Islamic faith'

It’s routine for executive's decisions to be subjected to judicial review, says CJ.
SIS ruling to be reviewed to protect fatwa institution, Na'im says

SIS ruling to be reviewed to protect fatwa institution, Na'im says

UPDATED 4.25PM | Minister says he respects rule of law.
Relief and renewal: SIS to forge ahead after legal battle ends

Relief and renewal: SIS to forge ahead after legal battle ends

Continuing struggle for women's voices in religious, social discourse - Rozana.
Court ruling a win for inclusive spirit of Islam, rule of law: SIS

Court ruling a win for inclusive spirit of Islam, rule of law: SIS

Important to ensure religious authorities remain accountable to Constitution, says group.

SIS fatwa: Apex court rules only people, not companies can be declared deviant

SIS fatwa: Apex court rules only people, not companies can be declared deviant

UPDATED 11.36AM | Federal Court rules S'gor religious authorities wrong to declare SIS as deviant.
Federal Court ruling on SIS Forum fatwa appeal set for June 19

Federal Court ruling on SIS Forum fatwa appeal set for June 19

2014 fatwa declared liberal, pluralist groups as contrary to Islam.
Fatwa Council guidelines: Muslims can't join events with Christmas trees

Fatwa Council guidelines: Muslims can't join events with Christmas trees

PAS cites the 2005 guidelines in its continued criticism of a ministry celebration.
SIS appeal: Civil courts can review fatwas - lawyer

SIS appeal: Civil courts can review fatwas - lawyer

Malik says it can be reviewed based on constitutional, statutory grounds.
FT Mufti Bill will give religious authorities unchecked power - SIS

FT Mufti Bill will give religious authorities unchecked power - SIS

Why unelected religious body given power to create laws, group asks.
S'gor bans GISBH for practising Aurad Muhammadiah doctrine

S'gor bans GISBH for practising Aurad Muhammadiah doctrine

Fatwa committee highlights that GISBH members subscribe to outlawed al-Arqam teachings.
Selangor ruler consents to fatwa ruling on GISBH

Selangor ruler consents to fatwa ruling on GISBH

State exco says edict must be gazetted first.
MKI committee to provide only legal view on GISBH - minister

MKI committee to provide only legal view on GISBH - minister

States will decide fatwa based on their individual jurisdictions.
Perlis Fatwa Committee declares GISBH teachings as deviant

Perlis Fatwa Committee declares GISBH teachings as deviant

'Its business module also flouts Islamic principles.'
Govt to discuss placing cigarettes in 'non-halal section'

Govt to discuss placing cigarettes in 'non-halal section'

Fatwa forbidding Muslims from smoking cigarettes was issued in 1995.
COMMENT | Unpacking our moral priorities

COMMENT | Unpacking our moral priorities

Maybe it's about control, keeping people in line.
Cops quiz Muhyiddin again over campaign speeches

Cops quiz Muhyiddin again over campaign speeches

Former PM still under probe for allegedly making contentious remarks.
Be responsible, don't make incendiary speeches - minister

Be responsible, don't make incendiary speeches - minister

This includes issues pertaining to religious matters and fatwas - Na’im. 
S'gor ruler rues 'dangerous trend' of politicians issuing 'fatwa'

S'gor ruler rues 'dangerous trend' of politicians issuing 'fatwa'

He urges police to act against those playing up 3R issues. 

Refrain from using race, religion to divide rakyat - S'gor sultan to politicians

Refrain from using race, religion to divide rakyat - S'gor sultan to politicians

UPDATED 6.57PM | Ruler also slams certain political leaders who issue 'fatwa' to the rakyat.
Police wrapping up 3R probe on Muhyiddin

Police wrapping up 3R probe on Muhyiddin

Investigation paper to be submitted to AGC by Thursday.
Muhyiddin says ‘fatwa’ speech taken out of context

Muhyiddin says ‘fatwa’ speech taken out of context

I did not issue syariah-compliant fatwa, ex-PM says.
SIS obtains Federal Court leave to appeal against ‘deviant’ fatwa

SIS obtains Federal Court leave to appeal against ‘deviant’ fatwa

3-person bench made unanimous decision on the matter.
SIS Forum goes to Federal Court to quash 'deviant' fatwa

SIS Forum goes to Federal Court to quash 'deviant' fatwa

Federal Court fixed May 15 for case management.