Malaysia's National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) has proposed new guidelines for Muslims participating in non-Muslim events, including gatherings at churches, temples, or shrines. The guidelines stipulate that event organizers must seek approval from authorities and consult Islamic agencies before inviting Muslims. Events must not take place during Muslim prayer times, including Friday prayers, and should be held away from mosques, Muslim cemeteries, and wakaf land.
Latest update: Mohd Na’im says the guidelines will be finalised by the end of the month. — BernamaKUALA LUMPUR: Event organisers need the green light from the authorities and the views of Islamic agencies when inviting Muslims for events at a church, temple or shrine, according to the latest proposed guidelines by a national-level Islamic Affairs body.
The proposed guidelines were unveiled by Minister in the Prime Minster’s Department Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar during yesterday’s sitting at the Dewan Rakyat.“The guidelines underline the involvement of Muslims in non-Muslim festive celebrations. Mohd Na’im also responded in writing to a similar question raised by Pokok Sena MP Datuk Ahmad Saad who wanted to know the guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim religious events.
Nga, however, said the celebration is a reflection of Malaysia’s diversity, which is the nation’s strength and uniqueness.
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