Malaysia’s Mufti Bill sparks debate on religious plurality and accountability
Authorities explained that the bill would streamline Islamic governance
Originally published on Global Voices
The Melaka Islamic Center in Malaysia. Photo by Chongkian. Source: Wikipedia / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
A proposed bill granting greater powers to muftis (Muslim legal experts) has garnered controversy and sparked a vigorous discussion about the potentially grave implications on religious plurality and secular governance in Malaysia.
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