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The Star
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Selangor Ruler: Stop using the term ‘Sisters in Islam'
PETALING JAYA: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants Sisters In Islam (SIS) Forum Malaysia to stop using the term 'Sisters in Islam' in any form of publication on any platform associated with the company. This is to ensure the word 'Islam' is not arbitrarily used for the benefit and interests of the organisation, the Ruler said while expressing his disappointment over the Federal Court's decision that SIS Forum, being a company, could not be subjected to the fatwa issued by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais). Earlier yesterday, the Federal Court, in a 3-1 majority decision, held that the SIS Forum, being a company, could not be subjected to the fatwa issued by Mais, as only individuals professing Islam, not companies, fall under its purview. 'His Royal Highness is in agreement with the contents of the statement issued by Mais concerning this latest decision. 'His Royal Highness emphasised that the misuse of the word 'Islam' in the name and publications of SIS Forum (Malaysia) could cause confusion among the Muslim community. 'In light of the Federal Court's decision, the Sultan of Selangor, as the Head of Islam in the state, urges SIS Forum to cease using the term 'Sisters in Islam' in any form of publication on any platform associated with the company, so that the word 'Islam' is not arbitrarily used for the benefit and interests of the organisation,' according to the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page. Mais chairman Senator Datuk Salehuddin Saidin stated that the court's decision indirectly interferes with the process of issuing and applying fatwas related to Islamic legal matters. He said Mais did not agree with part of the apex court's majority decision but instead it supported fully the dissenting view by one of the judges. 'Mais also expresses concern that the majority decision of the Federal Court in this case may open the door for certain irresponsible groups to hide behind the name of Islam within a company, organisation or institution in order to practise and spread deviant teachings that go against Islamic teachings, thereby avoiding enforcement action against them. 'If left unaddressed, it may lead to confusion and could jeopardise the faith (aqidah) of Muslims,' he said. Meanwhile, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the government will study the implications of the court judgment to safeguard the role of fatwa institutions. He said in a statement that fatwas continue to play an important role in providing Syariah-based guidance on contemporary issues affecting the Muslim community. 'In light of this, strong cooperation between the judiciary, legislature and religious authorities is important to ensure the function and credibility of fatwa institutions are respected within our constitutional framework,' he said.
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Religious minister: Fatwas still crucial despite court's SIS ruling
PETALING JAYA: Fatwas remain an essential guide for Muslims in Malaysia, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, even as the Federal Court ruled in favour of Sisters In Islam (SIS) Forum (Malaysia) in a long-standing legal battle over a 2014 Selangor religious edict. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said the government respected the apex court's decision and would study its implications carefully to safeguard the credibility and role of fatwa institutions in the country. He said fatwas continue to play an important role in providing Syariah-based guidance on contemporary issues affecting the Muslim community. 'In light of this, strong cooperation between the judiciary, legislature and religious authorities is important to ensure the function and credibility of fatwa institutions are respected within our constitutional framework,' he said in a statement on Thursday (June 19). A fatwa is a religious edict or ruling issued by Islamic authorities to guide Muslims on matters of faith and practice. Earlier, the Federal Court, in a 3-1 majority decision, held that the SIS Forum, being a company, could not be subjected to the fatwa issued by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council, as only individuals professing Islam, not companies, fall under its purview. The panel, led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, also ruled that the move to ban SIS publications or block their online platforms went beyond the jurisdiction of state religious authorities and should instead fall under federal laws governing media and communications. However, the court upheld the core of the fatwa, which declares liberalism and religious pluralism as deviant teachings in Islam, meaning it remains enforceable against individuals. Na'im said the Madani government remained committed to managing Islamic affairs fairly and in accordance with the principles of consultation, knowledge and the rule of law. He added that the government would continue to uphold the position of Islamic institutions in line with Article 3 of the Federal Constitution, which states that Islam is the religion of the Federation.
Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Straits Times
Iran amputates hands of two convicted thieves
The amputations went ahead after the verdicts handed down by a court in the central province of Isfahan were upheld by Iran's supreme court. PHOTO: PIXABAY TEHRAN - The Iranian authorities have amputated the hands of two men who had been repeatedly convicted of theft, the judiciary said on June 10 . The amputations went ahead after the verdicts handed down by a court in the central province of Isfahan were upheld by the supreme court, the judiciary's Mizan Online news website said. 'The sentence of hand amputation was carried out against two professional thieves, who were convicted of multiple offences... including theft, as well as vandalism and intentional bodily harm,' Isfahan chief justice Asadollah Jafari told Mizan. He said the judiciary would continue to take a firm stance against actions that threaten public safety. Earlier in June , Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said tackling purse and mobile phone theft was a 'priority that the police will deal with firmly'. The Syariah-based penal code introduced in Iran after the Islamic revolution of 1979 provides for amputation as a punishment for certain offences, although human rights groups have condemned its use as 'cruel' and 'inhumane'. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
