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Journal : Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun

Wasatiyyah Da’wah and Religious Freedom in Malaysia: A Constitutional Perspective Yusuf, Fakhri; Murdani, T; Fairus, Fairus; Rasyidah, Rasyidah; Jarnawi, Jarnawi; Zuhdi, Ahmad; AB, Syamsuddin
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v13i2.1452

Abstract

This article examines the constitutional legitimacy and practical implications of Wasatiyyah da’wah—an Islamic propagation model rooted in the principle of moderation—in Malaysia’s plural legal and religious context. While the Federal Constitution recognizes Islam as the religion of the Federation (Article 3(1)), it also guarantees religious freedom (Article 11), creating a legal space that necessitates careful interpretation and application. This study uses a normative legal methodology to analyze constitutional texts, statutory instruments, and judicial decisions through systematic, teleological, and contextual interpretations. The findings indicate that Wasatiyyah da’wah may function as a constitutionally compatible approach to Islamic propagation, provided it avoids coercion and adheres to legal safeguards. However, tensions arise in its implementation, especially when state-sponsored religious programs intersect with public welfare, education, and minority rights. The institutionalization of Wasatiyyah must be accompanied by transparent regulation, independent oversight, and alignment with human rights principles. By treating Wasatiyyah not merely as a theological ideal but as a constitutional strategy, the study contributes to constitutional Islamic studies and offers insights into reconciling Islamic identity with democratic pluralism. The research also opens avenues for comparative studies in other Muslim-majority societies facing similar legal and social challenges.
Co-Authors Admizal, Iril Ainul Yaqin Alfiandi Erman, Alfiandi Amanah, Yuni Ulfah Budi Aningrum, Astri Ardinal, Eva Aulia, Muhammad Azka Azizah, Nahdia Nur B Ariwibowo, Anung Baity, Lailia Nur Bintang Sarrang, Jhody Binti Solihah Caesar, M. Yusuf Costa, Tiago Deswita, Melda Dina Destari El Syam, Robingun Suyud Fachry Abda El Rahman Fahri Setiawan Fairus, Fairus Fakhri, Fakhri Farta Akhnuari, Dika Fatiatun, Fatiatun Fitri, Melta Asrina Gusfitriani, Beti H Nanda, Dendy Hadi Fitriansyah Hamzah, Muchotob Hariya Toni Helmin, Helmina Hidayatu Munawaroh, Hidayatu Hidayatullah, Yusuf Ikawati, Erna Indradewa, Rhian Irawan Irawan Jalwis Jarnawi Jarnawi Jasafat Khuluqi, Khusniatul Khusain, Moh Ali Kumala, Ana Labib, Hakki Akmal Linnaja, Ngathoillah Linnaja, Ngatoillah M. Agus Muhtadi Bilhaq Malintang, Jimmy Marhamah Marhamah Mariani, Mimi Marwan Marwan Masruroh, Wulan Sania Muhammad Mujiburrakhman Mulyarti Murdani, T Muzaki, Wildan Afthon Nadin, Annisa Nugroho, Muhammad Yusuf Amin Nurhalis Nuril Nuzulia NURUL FAIZAH Paryadi Paryadi, Paryadi Putri, Diti Artanti Utami Putri, Lusiana Rahmadani Rafidah, Naila Rahman, Rifqi Aulia Rambe, Aisyah Ronawan Rasmuin, Rasmuin Rasyidah Rasyidah Ratna Shofiati Rifqi Adi Nugraha Ronaldo, Ronaldo Rosyid, Muhammad Iqbal Safparudin, Safparudin Salamun, Ilham Sandy, Boy Dian Anugra Sembiring, Rinawati Setyo Marandy, Yuniar Siti Annijat Maimunah Solichah, Novia Sunarko, Asep Syamsuddin AB, Syamsuddin Syamsudin, Fadly Syatria Adymas Pranajaya Ulfi Andrian Sari Utama Sp, Muhamad Septa Wibowo, Hariyadi Widiana, Divina Aufa Wijaya, Ryan Aji Yusuf, Fakhri Zuhriyah, Luthfiyatuz Zuhroh, Ni’matuz