NAVIGATING HERESY AND MAQASID AL-SHARIAH: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RESPONSES TO SI HULK'S TEACHINGS IN MALAYSIA

Muhammad Ilhamuddin Arsad, Muhammad Hamizan Abd Aziz

Abstract


This research examines the intersection of heresy and Maqasid al-Shariah in Malaysia, with a focus on the teachings of Si Hulk, a figure whose beliefs have been declared aberrant by religious authorities. Through the application of Imam Shafi'i's jurisprudential framework, this research seeks to examine exhaustively the theological, legal and sociocultural dimensions of heresy and its responses. The research utilises a literature review, comparative analysis and historical investigation to provide a comprehensive comprehension of heresy, its historical precedents, legal frameworks and sociocultural effects. The results demonstrate the complexities of addressing apostasy in a diverse and multi-religious society, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that includes dialogue, education and tolerance while preserving faith and societal cohesion. Based on these findings, the research provides policymakers, religious authorities and community leaders with recommendations for navigating the challenges posed by heresy, culminating in a comprehensive conclusion that emphasises the significance of upholding the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah while addressing heretical challenges within the unique Malaysian context.


Keywords


Heresy, Maqasid al-Shariah, Si Hulk, Imam Shafi’i, Malaysia

Full Text:

PDF

References


Ab Rashid, R., & Mohamad, A. (2019). New Media Narratives and Cultural Influence in Malaysia: The strategic construction of blog rhetoric by an apostate. Springer.

Abu-Ras, W., Gheith, A., & Cournos, F. (2008). The imam's role in mental health promotion: A study at 22 mosques in New York City's Muslim community. Journal of Muslim Mental Health 3(2): 155-176.

Adnan, N. (2023). Ajaran Si Hulk Difatwakan Sesat. Sinar Harian. 23 July.

Ainlay, S. C., Becker, G., & Coleman, L. M. (Eds.). (2013). The Dilemma of Difference: A Multidisciplinary View of Stigma. Springer Science & Business Media.

Ali, K. (2011). Imam Shafi'i: Scholar And Saint. Simon and Schuster.

Arsad, M. I., & Hussin, M. N. M. (2020). Pelanggaran Etika Peguam Syarie: Kajian Di Negeri Selangor: Syarie Lawyers’ Ethical Violations: A Study in State of Selangor. Journal of Shariah Law Research 5(1): 55-74.

Auda, J. (2008). Maqasid al-Shariah: A Beginner's Guide (Vol. 14). International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).

Auda, J. (2022). Maqasid Al-Shari'ah as philosophy of Islamic Law. International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).

Auda, J. (2022). Re-envisioning Islamic scholarship: Maqasid methodology as a new approach. Claritas Books.

Bendebka, R. (2020). 01| Preventive Medicine and Maqasid Al-Shari’ah: The case of COVID-19. Revelation and Science 10(1).

Donner, F. M. (2010). Muhammad and The Believers: At The Origins of Islam. Harvard University Press.

Dusuki, A. W., & Abdullah, N. I. (2007). Maqasid al-Shariah, Maslahah, and corporate social responsibility. American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences: 24(1): 25.

El Fadl, K. A. (2001). Islam and the Theology of Power. Middle East Report, (221), 28-33.

Farooq, M. O. (2011). Toward Our Reformation: From Legalism to Value-Oriented Islamic Law and Jurisprudence. International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).

Freedman, A. L. (2009). Civil society, moderate Islam, and politics in Indonesia and Malaysia. Journal of Civil Society 5(2): 107-127.

Ghobadzdeh, N., & Akbarzadeh, S. (2015). Sectarianism and the prevalence of ‘othering’in Islamic thought. Third World Quarterly 36(4) 691-704.

Hallaq, W. B. (1997). A history of Islamic legal theories: An introduction to Sunni Usul al-Fiqh. Cambridge University Press.

Hasim, N. A., Amin, L., Mahadi, Z., Yusof, N. A. M., Ngah, A. C., Yaacob, M. & Aziz, A. A. (2020). The integration and harmonisation of secular and Islamic ethical principles in formulating acceptable ethical guidelines for modern biotechnology in Malaysia. Science and Engineering Ethics 26: 1797-1825.

Hooker, M. B. (2003). Indonesian Islam: Social Change Through Contemporary Fatawa. University of Hawaii Press.

Islam, T. (2022). Expansion Of Maqasid Thought Beyond Maqasid Al-shariah: Maqasid Al-quran As A New Paradigm. Hamdard Islamicus.

Jørgensen, T. B., & Vrangbæk, K. (2011). Value dynamics: Towards a framework for analyzing public value changes. International Journal of Public Administration 34(8): 486-496.

Kamali, M. H. (1996). Methodological issues in Islamic jurisprudence. Arab LQ, 11, 3.

Kasri, N. S., Bouheraoua, S., & Mohamed Radzi, S. (2023). Maqasid al-Shariah and Sustainable Development Goals Convergence: An Assessment of Global Best Practices. In Islamic Finance, FinTech, and the Road to Sustainability: Reframing the Approach in the Post-Pandemic Era (pp. 59-105). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

Khan, A. (2023). Heresy and the Formation of Medieval Islamic Orthodoxy: The Making of Sunnism, from the Eighth to the Eleventh Century. Cambridge University Press.

Kurtz, L. R. (1983). The politics of heresy. American Journal of Sociology 88(6): 1085-1115.

Lewis, B. (1953). Some Observations on the Significance of Heresy in the History of Islam. Studia Islamica (1): 43-63.

Maher, S. (2016). Salafi-Jihadism: The History of an Idea. Oxford University Press.

McConnell, M. W. (1999). Why is religious liberty the first freedom. Cardozo L. Rev., 21, 1243.

Mohamed, A. (1999). Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence according to Imam Muhammad Idris al-Shafi. Islamic Quarterly 43(4): 279.

Musa, A. (2023). Fahaman Si Hulk Difatwakan Sesat, Menyeleweng Ajaran Islam. Kosmo Digital.

Musa, A. (2023). Perak Fatwakan Ajaran Sihulk Sesat. Utusan Malaysia.

Pintak, L. (2014). Islam, identity and professional values: A study of journalists in three Muslim-majority regions. Journalism 15(4): 482-503.

Rauf, I. F. A., & Rauf, I. F. A. (2015). The Maqasid, Reform and Renewal. Defining Islamic Statehood: Measuring and Indexing Contemporary Muslim States, 200-273.

Saifuddeen, S. M., Rahman, N. N. A., Isa, N. M., & Baharuddin, A. (2014). Maqasid Al-Shariah as a Complementary Framework to Conventional Bioethics. Science And Engineering Ethics 20: 317-327.

Saufi Hassan, Hidayah Tanzizi. (2023). Bahaya Ajaran Sesat Si Hulk, Makin Tular Tersebar Di Media Sosial. Metro Digital. 9 November.

Shukri, S., & Azalan, M. A. M. (2023). The Application of Maqasid Al-Shariah In Multicultural Malaysia: Developing Strong Institutions For Interethnic Unity. Contemporary Islam, 1-18.

Stark, R. (2004). For the glory of God: How Monotheism Led To Reformations, Science, Witch-Hunts, And The End Of Slavery. Princeton University Press.

Suri, M. Z. S. (2023). Ajaran Sihulk Sesat dan Menyeleweng, Berlebihan Komersial Produk - Mufti Perak. Berita Harian. 23 July

Tajudeen, A. L., & Lawal, M. A. (2023). Application of Maqasid al-Shariah-Based Public Policy Framework in SDGs Policies: Poverty Eradication (SDG 1) as a Case Study. In Public Policy’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (pp. 78-95). IGI Global.

Henderson, J. B. (1998). The Construction of Orthodoxy and Heresy: Neo-Confucian, Islamic, Jewish, and Early Christian Patterns. SUNY Press.

Kenney, J. T. (2006). Muslim Rebels: Kharijites and The Politics of Extremism in Egypt. Oxford University Press.

Mohiuddin, S. K., & Siddiqui, D. A. (2023). The Development of The Maqasid Al Shariah Index to Assess The Sharia Compatibility Performance of Islamic Industry Including Other Industry and Financial Industry & Banks.

Waines, D. (2003). An Introduction to Islam. Cambridge University Press.


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), permitting copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.