Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems

In a country where jurisdiction over Islam is placed under state administration, standardization is an aspect that continues to be a formidable challenge. In matters of law, difference in provisions creates complications in its implementation. Similarly, with regards to fatwas difference in fatwas...

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Main Authors:	Nasoha, Zaini, Laluddin, Hayatullah, Mohd Kusrin, Zuliza, Muwazir, Mohd Rizal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information (AENSI) 2012
Subjects:	KBP Islamic Law
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/40974/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40974/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40974/1/Article_Standardization...2012.pdf

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spelling	iium-409742015-03-09T08:25:43Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/40974/ Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems Nasoha, Zaini Laluddin, Hayatullah Mohd Kusrin, Zuliza Muwazir, Mohd Rizal KBP Islamic Law In a country where jurisdiction over Islam is placed under state administration, standardization is an aspect that continues to be a formidable challenge. In matters of law, difference in provisions creates complications in its implementation. Similarly, with regards to fatwas difference in fatwas between states on a particular legal problem can create confusion to the public. Although the nature of fatwas in itself allows for differences in opinions and decisions on a legal problem, such difference within a small country like Malaysia can lead to adverse consequences. Hence, this article aims to deliberate upon existing methods for the standardisation of fatwas, looking into the effectiveness of its implementation. For this purpose, several examples of differing fatwas which have been gazetted shall be highlighted. Standardisation methods which will be analysed include the method of administrative action, and the method provided for under the latest version of the State Administration of Islamic Law Enactment. This is in relation to fatwas on issues of national interest. American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information (AENSI) 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/40974/1/Article_Standardization...2012.pdf Nasoha, Zaini and Laluddin, Hayatullah and Mohd Kusrin, Zuliza and Muwazir, Mohd Rizal (2012) Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems. Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, 6 (6). pp. 923-929. ISSN 1995-0772 http://www.aensiweb.com/old/anas/2012/923-929.pdf
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description	In a country where jurisdiction over Islam is placed under state administration, standardization is an aspect that continues to be a formidable challenge. In matters of law, difference in provisions creates complications in its implementation. Similarly, with regards to fatwas difference in fatwas between states on a particular legal problem can create confusion to the public. Although the nature of fatwas in itself allows for differences in opinions and decisions on a legal problem, such difference within a small country like Malaysia can lead to adverse consequences. Hence, this article aims to deliberate upon existing methods for the standardisation of fatwas, looking into the effectiveness of its implementation. For this purpose, several examples of differing fatwas which have been gazetted shall be highlighted. Standardisation methods which will be analysed include the method of administrative action, and the method provided for under the latest version of the State Administration of Islamic Law Enactment. This is in relation to fatwas on issues of national interest.
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author	Nasoha, Zaini Laluddin, Hayatullah Mohd Kusrin, Zuliza Muwazir, Mohd Rizal
author_facet	Nasoha, Zaini Laluddin, Hayatullah Mohd Kusrin, Zuliza Muwazir, Mohd Rizal
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title	Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems
title_short	Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems
title_full	Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems
title_fullStr	Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems
title_full_unstemmed	Standardisation of fatwa in Malaysia: management and problems
title_sort	standardisation of fatwa in malaysia: management and problems
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