The increasing rate of new HIV infections poses a significant public health challenge, particularly among young individuals engaging in high-risk sexual behaviours, including male-to-male interactions. Effectively addressing HIV prevention and management within the LGBT community in Malaysia necessitates a comprehensive approach that considers both medical and socio-cultural aspects. This academic inquiry seeks to comprehensively evaluate the progress in HIV preventive measures and therapeutic interventions in the Malaysian context, examining their effectiveness within the affected communities and their adherence to Sharia principles despite religious barriers to modern medical approaches. The findings of this study indicate that the implementation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) measures, supported by the Ministry of Health, align with Sharia principles, underscoring the importance of disease prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. Nonetheless, the research emphasises the vital role of integrating Islamic practices as a preventive measure against HIV transmission. Consequently, this study advocates for improving HIV prevention and treatment strategies pursued by the Ministry of Health by integrating Islamic ethical considerations into Malaysia's public health policies.

It is undeniable that online media is one of the best platforms for disseminating information to the public quickly and effectively. Despite many initiatives by the Fatwa Institution to enhance the dissemination and explanation of the Fatwa, including online media, prior studies showed that the level of Fatwa acceptance among Malaysian Muslims is still low. Thus, this study aims to discuss the plausible factors influencing the adoption of online media as a Fatwa information platform among Malaysian Muslims. The expanded Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology (UTAUT2) was employed as a baseline theory with three additional constructs: Fatwa Awareness, Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah Application and Religiosity. 500 Malaysian Muslims (272 males and 228 females) were selected based on convenience sampling through an online survey. The collected data were analysed using SPSS and SmartPLS. The results indicated that the level of Fatwa awareness, Maqāṣid al- Sharī‘ah Application, Religiosity and the adoption of online media as a Fatwa information platform among Malaysian Muslims are high. Based on the employed conceptual model, the findings suggest that Fatwa awareness, performance expectancy and habit positively and significantly affect the actual usage/use behaviour/adoption of online media as a Fatwa information platform. The result also found that Maqāṣid al- Sharī‘ah Application, performance expectancy and habit positively and significantly influence Malaysian Muslims‘ intention to adopt online media as a Fatwa information platform. Additionally, it was discovered that there are differences in adoption-related aspects based on demographic criteria, such as gender, education level, and age. Based on these findings, it is recommended that Fatwa Institutions emphasise the factors influencing the adoption of online media as a Fatwa information platform among Malaysian Muslims. That can assist the Fatwa Institutions in enhancing the efficiency of the Fatwa‘s dissemination and explanation in a more quality and successful way for Fatwa to be accepted by the community.

Penggunaan media sosial yang meluas hari ini oleh kebanyakan individu pada pelbagai umur dan pekerjaan membawa banyak kebaikan yang tidak dapat dinafikan lagi. Walaubagaimanpun, jika disalahguna media sosial akan membawa kesan negatif terhadap sesebuah masyarakat. Kajian ini bertujuan menilai kebaikan dan keburukan media sosial dalam rangka Maqāṣid al-Shari‘ah. Hasil kajian mendapati lima prinsip penting (al-darūriyat al-khams) dalam Maqāṣid al-Shari‘ah, iaitu perlindungan terhadap agama (al-Din), nyawa (al-Nafs), akal (al-'Aql), keturunan (al-Nasl) dan harta (al-Māl) mampu menjadi panduan dalam penggunaan media sosial dan mengawal mudharat yang boleh dibawa oleh media sosial. Kajian ini mencadangkan supaya Maqāṣid al-Shari‘ah dijadikan panduan dalam membuat sesuatu dasar pengunaan teknologi.