Studies on Interfaith Relations: Latest Input for Authority Management Review (AMR) in Malaysia. Issue 1 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Syed Ismail al-Qudsy, Sharifah Hayaati; Abdul Majid, Mahmood Zuhdi; Yousif, Ahmad F.; Abdullah, Osman Chuah; Abdul Mutalib, Marina Munira
• Is Part Of: Journal of religious & theological information. Volume 15:Issue 1/2(2016)
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: Interfaith -- Malaysia -- Au:thority Management Review -- Muslims; Theology -- Bibliography -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Religion -- Bibliography -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Theological libraries -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Special collections -- Theology -- Periodicals; 026.2
• DOI: 10.1080/10477845.2016.1168347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1047-7845

Abstract

Abstract: Malaysia is a multi-religious society with 28.3 million people. The country had succeeded in managing religious diversity for almost fifty-seven years. This includes the promotion of interfaith relationships granted under the right to religious freedom, which is protected by the State. There are, however, emerging interfaith challenges, including conversion from one faith to another and reversion back to the original faith, these types of challenges appearing especially in the early millennium. This article reviews the ten latest research studies on interfaith issues in Malaysia and identifies useful themes for authority in exercising management review. Using the content analysis method, this study found that there are several important managerial aspects to be taken into serious consideration, including setting clear parameters for freedom of religion in Malaysia, clear procedures for managing religious conflict, managing faith with respect, and effectively promoting media advocacy. The findings also give insights on the development of interfaith studies in Malaysia.