Speakers from other states need approval to preach in Malacca

Local speakers from outside Malacca or abroad who want to conduct dakwah (missionary work) in the state need to obtain special permission from the Malacca Islamic Religious Council (Maim).

Malacca Mufti Abdul Halim Tawil said it is a precautionary measure to ensure speakers who came did not bring elements of division and khilafah (discord) among the communities in the state.

“If local speakers are from outside Malacca, we will check if they have obtained credentials from their home state and at the same time they can apply for a preaching certificate in Malacca.

“As for Malacca itself, we will check whether the individual has obtained a preaching certificate from us,” he told reporters after performing Aidilfitri prayers at the Al-Azim Mosque in Bukit Palah today.

Abdul Halim said overseas speakers need to submit their applications within the stipulated time including their biodata and travel history to enter Malaysia legally.

“We don’t have a black or white list, but they (organisers and speakers) must be honest and responsible.

“If they don’t respect the state of origin where they reside to get a certificate, I think it’s a bit difficult for us to consider them,” he said.

In the meantime, he said organisers need to submit such applications at least two weeks before any event at a mosque or surau that uses preachers from another state.

- Bernama

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