Polemic Regarding the Issue of Accreditation for Islamic Religious Teaching in Malaysia

Authors

  • Mohd Erfino Johari Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
  • Norazmi Anas Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Ahmad Khairul Ashraaf Saari Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
  • Farah Mohd Ferdaus Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
  • Mohd Hapiz Mahaiyadin Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Nurul Badriyah Ali Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Branch, Segamat Campus
  • Muhammad Nurdin Haikal Ab Lathif Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus
  • S Salahudin Suyurno Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Keywords:

Polemic, Issue, Accreditation, Islamic Religious Teaching

Abstract

The polemic regarding the issue of accreditation for Islamic religious teaching in our country continues to rage every year. Thus, a qualitative case study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with seven selected Malaysian da’wah experts to identify the causes, processes, and actions of religious authorities, as well as solutions for this issue. Preachers should adhere to state laws, refrain from polemics, understand diverse preaching methods, engage with religious authorities, uphold ethical teachings, establish a centralized certification system, and implement a recognized professional qualification framework to enhance accountability and consistency across the state. Enhance SOP for quality, ethical, locally aligned preachers.

Author Biographies

Mohd Erfino Johari, Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

CIGLS, UPTM

Ahmad Khairul Ashraaf Saari, Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

CIGLS, UPTM

Farah Mohd Ferdaus, Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

CIGLS, UPTM

Mohd Hapiz Mahaiyadin, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA

ACIS, UiTM

Nurul Badriyah Ali, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Branch, Segamat Campus

ACIS, UiTM Segamat

Muhammad Nurdin Haikal Ab Lathif, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus

ACIS, UiTM Perak

S Salahudin Suyurno, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA

ACIS, UiTM

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Published

2025-09-19

How to Cite

Johari, M. E., Anas, N., Saari, A. K. A., Mohd Ferdaus, F., Mahaiyadin, M. H., Ali, N. B., Ab Lathif, M. N. H., & Suyurno, S. S. (2025). Polemic Regarding the Issue of Accreditation for Islamic Religious Teaching in Malaysia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(33). Retrieved from https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/7229

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