More significant role for Jakim
RECENTLY, there was an outcry among the public when the new federal government announced that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) would be reviewed. Given that Jakim has been receiving a hefty share of the national budget, many have raised their concerns on its performance as well a...
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Star Media Group Berhad
2018
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| Summary: | RECENTLY, there was an outcry among the public when the new federal government announced that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) would be reviewed. Given that Jakim has been receiving a hefty share of the national budget, many have raised their concerns on its performance as well as given suggestions on its role in the new Malaysia.
In this regard, I think Jakim could play a significant role if it focuses on the prevention of wrongdoings committed in the public domain rather than private affairs of individuals.
The mufti of Perlis, Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, elaborated that there are two types of sins based on their evil consequences. The first type is private sins, such as adultery, intoxication and gambling that are committed by individuals in their private spheres. Private sins would damage the relationship between individuals and God and would harm oneself only.
The second type refers to public sins committed in the public domain that would harm others, such as corruption, power abuse, breach of trust, robbery and stealing, rape, drug trafficking, and spreading lies in the name of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2018/06/25/more-significant-role-for-jakim/#XbUxoXWLFrd1eEwp.99 |
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