The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) just lately held a meeting with Islamic students and non secular teachers in an effort to develop a proposal aimed toward bettering the administrative directive on the use of the word ‘Allah.’ This move comes in response to the order issued by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on June 5, which called for the federal government to harmonise the current issue and place the use of the word ‘Allah’ in the best context, considering national safety, the benefit of the ummah, in addition to the position of the Malay Rulers as heads of Islam.
During the session, members got the chance to provide ideas to deal with the rising points surrounding the management and enforcement of relevant publications in Malaysia, while maintaining the prevailing policy on using the word ‘Allah’. Shocking from this session might be examined and formulated into a proposal for the advance of the new administrative directive, which can then be submitted to the Cabinet. This process will keep in mind the coverage selections of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia and the Conference of Rulers, each scheduled for 2023.
The KDN also offered a detailed clarification to the stakeholders concerning the government’s stance and commitment to coordinating the provisions of Islamic legislation for the sake of national security, the welfare of the ummah, and the place of the royal institution. Additional engagement periods will be held with different stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, state Islamic Religious Councils, and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), so as to get hold of holistic suggestions and coordination on the matter..