Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications

Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution declares Islam as the religion of the Federation. Over the years the provisions has given rise to multiple interpretations and endless argument strewn over judicial decisions, academic writings and politicial discussions. This article attempts to highlight an...

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Main Author:	Abd Aziz, Shamrahayu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Islamic University Malaysia 2006
Subjects:	K Law (General) KBP Islamic Law KPG Malaysia
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spelling	iium-105462011-12-16T02:31:20Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/10546/ Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications Abd Aziz, Shamrahayu K Law (General) KBP Islamic Law KPG Malaysia Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution declares Islam as the religion of the Federation. Over the years the provisions has given rise to multiple interpretations and endless argument strewn over judicial decisions, academic writings and politicial discussions. This article attempts to highlight and discuss some of the possible implications of the provision, which includes the religious character of the Federation and the special position of Islam, Islamic law and Muslims in Malaysia. These positions may appear to contradict one another but that is the unique character of Malaysian Constitution. International Islamic University Malaysia 2006 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/10546/1/2006_-_Islam_as_the_religion_of_the_Malaysian_Federation-_the_scope_and_implications.pdf Abd Aziz, Shamrahayu (2006) Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications. IIUM Law Journal, 14 (1). pp. 33-49. ISSN 0128-2530 http://rms.research.iium.edu.my/bookstore/Category/65-wwwgooglecom.aspx
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description	Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution declares Islam as the religion of the Federation. Over the years the provisions has given rise to multiple interpretations and endless argument strewn over judicial decisions, academic writings and politicial discussions. This article attempts to highlight and discuss some of the possible implications of the provision, which includes the religious character of the Federation and the special position of Islam, Islamic law and Muslims in Malaysia. These positions may appear to contradict one another but that is the unique character of Malaysian Constitution.
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author	Abd Aziz, Shamrahayu
author_facet	Abd Aziz, Shamrahayu
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title	Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications
title_short	Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications
title_full	Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications
title_fullStr	Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications
title_full_unstemmed	Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications
title_sort	islam as the religion of the malaysian federation: the scope and implications
publisher	International Islamic University Malaysia
publishDate	2006
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Islam as the religion of the Malaysian Federation: the scope and implications

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