Studies on Interfaith Relations: Latest Input for Authority Management Review (AMR) in Malaysia

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, ho...

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Authors: al-Qudsy, Sharifah Hayaati Syed Ismail (Author) ; Chuah, Osman 1948- (Author) ; Mahmood Zuhdi Hj Ab. Majid, Dato (Author) ; Mutalib, Marina Munira Abdul (Author) ; Yousif, Ahmad F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2016]
In: Journal of religious and theological information
Year: 2016, Volume: 15, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 47-59
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AX Inter-religious relations
BJ Islam
KBM Asia
TK Recent history
Further subjects:B Au:thority Management Review
B Muslims
B Malaysia
B Interfaith
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1528-6924
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religious and theological information
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/10477845.2016.1168347