S'gor ruler rues 'dangerous trend' of politicians issuing 'fatwa'

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned against the “dangerous trend” of politicians issuing “fatwa” to influence the public.

As the chairperson of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs, the ruler noted in a statement that “fatwa” can only be released by state fatwa committees or muftis, after the approval of the respective state rulers...