Fatwa on religious rituals offers good guidance, says Council of Churches Malaysia


PETALING JAYA: The fatwa issued by the Johor Islamic religious affairs committee provides good guidance for both Muslims and non-Muslims, says the Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM).

CCM general secretary Rev Jonathan Jesudas said non-Muslims should appreciate the limits that Muslims are subject to under syariah laws, when inviting Muslim colleagues or friends to their festivities or celebrations.

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