Book Discussion: An Intellectual Discourse on "Islamic Law in Malaysia Issues, Developments and Challenges" by Eds. Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil and Mohammad Hashim Kamali

(IAIS Malaysia, 6 August 2019)

Abstract

Organised by IAIS Malaysia and Current Law Journal (CLJ) Malaysia, this book discussion event marked a significant milestone towards increasing the general public’s understanding of recurrent issues involving Islamic law in Malaysia. The book “Islamic Law in Malaysia: Issues, Developments, and Challenges” is edited by IAIS Deputy CEO, Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil, and IAIS Founding CEO, Mohammad Hashim Kamali. The book featured contributions from prominent scholars and figures in Malaysian law, writing on topics as diverse as the jurisdictional conflict between the civil and shariah courts, issues in interfaith marriages, apostasy, as well as Islamic finance. The publication has received accolades from the recently retired Chief Justice of Malaysia, Richard Malanjum.