Section 34. Authorities to be followed. (ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM ENACTMENT 1956

ENACTMENT NO. 5 OF 1956
ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM ENACTMENT 1956

PART II - MAJLlS
Authority in Religios Matters

Section 34. Authorities to be followed.

(1) In making and issuing any ruling in the manner herein before provided the Majlis shall ordinarily follow the orthodox tenets of the Shafeite mudzhab:

Provided that, if it is considered that the following of such tenets will be opposed to the public interest the Majlis may, unless the Ruler shall otherwise direct follow the tenets of other mudzhab, but in any such ruling the provisions and principles to be followed shall be set out in full detail and with any necessary explanation.

(2) In making and issuing any ruling in respect of Malay customary law, the Majlis shall have due regard to the Adat Istiadat Melayu or Malay customary law applicable in the State.

(3) Any ruling given by the Majlis in accordance with the foregoing provisions shall, if the Majlis so determine or if the Ruler so directs, be published by notification in the Gazette and shall thereupon be binding on all Muslims resident in the State, other than Muslims, not being of Malay race, who are subject to a personal law other than that obtaining in Pahang.