Christian group welcomes Johor fatwa on non-Muslim rituals

The Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM) has welcomed the Johor Islamic authority’s move to issue a fatwa on the types of events hosted by other faiths that Muslims can attend, and which ones the religion prohibits them from participating.

In a statement, CCM secretary-general Jonathan Jesudas said the fatwa by Johor Islamic Religious Committee (MAINJ) is good guidance not only for Muslims but also for non-Muslims to better understand the limits set by Islamic law, and thus be more sensitive when inviting their Muslim friends to festive events and celebrations.

“MAINJ chairperson Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid reportedly said that...