#fatwa

'Deviant' fatwa: SIS will appeal to Federal Court

'Deviant' fatwa: SIS will appeal to Federal Court

Group disappointed in appellate court's decision to not allow civil court to hear its fatwa challenge. 
COMMENT | Confusion over fatwa on attending non-Muslim rituals

COMMENT | Confusion over fatwa on attending non-Muslim rituals

Can someone explain which ceremonies, religious symbols or songs are against Islam? 
Muslims in Johor prohibited from attending rituals of other faiths

Muslims in Johor prohibited from attending rituals of other faiths

The state religious council has issued a fatwa to this effect.
Nov 15 appeal hearing over 'deviant group' fatwa on Sisters in Islam

Nov 15 appeal hearing over 'deviant group' fatwa on Sisters in Islam

SIS seeks to overturn fatwa, likely to raise apex court ruling at hearing. 
Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck, torso in New York

Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck, torso in New York

After hours of surgery, he is on a ventilator and unable to speak.
After one year, govt explains Amanat Haji Hadi fatwa's 'disappearance'

After one year, govt explains Amanat Haji Hadi fatwa's 'disappearance'

Minister says fatwa removed from Jakim's site after reorganising exercise.
Medical marijuana: Pahang exco seeks guidance from Fatwa Council

Medical marijuana: Pahang exco seeks guidance from Fatwa Council

Sharkar says fatwa council should seriously consider the matter
State can’t side-step Constitution in fatwa review issue: Sisters in Islam

State can’t side-step Constitution in fatwa review issue: Sisters in Islam

Fatwa in 2019 labeled SIS as deviant.
Amend Constitution so Syariah Courts can review fatwa - lawyers

Amend Constitution so Syariah Courts can review fatwa - lawyers

Empower state Syariah Courts, says Musa Awang.
Raja Bomoh, Puteri Zaleha out on RM3k bail following charges over ritual video

Raja Bomoh, Puteri Zaleha out on RM3k bail following charges over ritual video

He denies that the ritual was heretical.
COMMENT | When will champions of Islam ban cigarette sales to Muslims

COMMENT | When will champions of Islam ban cigarette sales to Muslims

Don't just focus on non-Muslims to score easy political points.

Is Amanat Haji Hadi still banned, former PAS member asks Jakim

Is Amanat Haji Hadi still banned, former PAS member asks Jakim

The Johor DAP vice chairperson wants Jakim to clarify whether the fatwa against the PAS president has been removed.

Thorough study needed before declaring teaching as deviant - Zulkifli

Thorough study needed before declaring teaching as deviant - Zulkifli

This is to ensure action is not taken in haste, stresses the minister.

Waiting for a fatwa to fight the coronavirus?

Waiting for a fatwa to fight the coronavirus?

COMMENT | This is the time for immediate action against the virus outbreak, not for the 'lepak' or 'tidak apa' attitude.

A regressive step away from racial and religious harmony

A regressive step away from racial and religious harmony

COMMENT | The High Court Judge’s refusal to exercise jurisdiction over issues of constitutional law is an unwarranted abdication of responsibility.

Jakim: Muslims are not allowed to be involved in interfaith prayers

Jakim: Muslims are not allowed to be involved in interfaith prayers

Muslims can't instruct non-Muslims to pray according to their individual faiths as prayers should only be to Allah SWT. 

High Court ruling against SIS is a cause for concern

High Court ruling against SIS is a cause for concern

LETTER | Rejection of the application to review the Selangor fatwa against Sisters in Islam is disturbing.

Suaram: Court granted religious authorities arbitrary powers in SIS case

Suaram: Court granted religious authorities arbitrary powers in SIS case

It says the High Court waived its duty to protect the constitution by dismissing the fatwa challenge.

Gov't needs to move to end child marriage in Malaysia

Gov't needs to move to end child marriage in Malaysia

LETTER | Many states remain adamant in allowing child marriages in their jurisdictions by permitting exceptions.

Mat Sabu chastises PAS for constant fatwa changes

Mat Sabu chastises PAS for constant fatwa changes

'This week it is an obligation to bring down Harapan, next week it will be something else.'

Aug 20 fixed for court decision on fatwa declaring SIS 'deviant'

Aug 20 fixed for court decision on fatwa declaring SIS 'deviant'

After five-year wait, the NGO gets its day in court to hear outcome of its challenge against the edict.
'Wakaf' land suit: Judges rule fatwa merely persuasive, doesn't bind Syariah Court

'Wakaf' land suit: Judges rule fatwa merely persuasive, doesn't bind Syariah Court

UPDATED 4.55PM | Penang Islamic Council's appeal to uphold fatwa decreeing that it owns piece of wakaf land is struck out.

SIS’ challenge on ‘deviant’ fatwa to be heard at High Court on March 13

SIS’ challenge on ‘deviant’ fatwa to be heard at High Court on March 13

The NGO is challenging the Selangor Fatwa Committee’s declaration against it made in 2014.
SIS' challenge against fatwa goes back to High Court - after 4 years

SIS' challenge against fatwa goes back to High Court - after 4 years

A seven-member Federal Court gives the ruling by a judgment consented by all parties.