Online media is one of the best platforms for disseminating information to the public quickly and effectively. Despite many initiatives taken by the Fatwa Institution to enhance the dissemination and explanation of Fatwa, including using online media, it is undeniable that the level of fatwa acceptance among Malaysian Muslims is still low. Thus, this study aims to discuss the plausible factors that influence the adoption of online media as a platform for fatwa information among Malaysian Muslims. A conceptual framework of UTAUT2 behavioural factors with three additional factors: the Fatwa awareness, Maqāṣid al-Sharī'ah and religiosity is proposed. This article contributes to the body of knowledge and practice by offering insights into the factors that may influence the adoption of online media as a platform for fatwa information. That can assist the Fatwa Institutions in enhancing the efficiency of Fatwa’s dissemination and explanation in a more quality and successful way for Fatwa to be accepted by the community.

The fatwa institutions in Malaysia play a crucial role in interpreting Islamic law and guiding the Muslim community. However, these institutions face various modern challenges affecting their effectiveness and relevance. This article explores the primary obstacles encountered by Malaysia’s fatwa institutions, including the conflict between traditional jurisprudence and contemporary societal issues, the impact of technological advancements, and the demand for increased transparency and accountability. It also considers how these institutions are adapting to the evolving socio-political landscape and the implications for their authority and legitimacy. This study aims to provide insights into how fatwa institutions can address these challenges while upholding their core principles by analysing recent developments. The findings offer valuable perspectives for policymakers, religious scholars, and the wider community, helping them understand and address the complex issues faced by Malaysia’s fatwa institutions in the 21st century.

Social media plays an important role in the spread of Islam around the world today and has been recognized for its use in the Islamic world. However, the use of social media in disseminating fatwas is still not widespread. Thus, this study aims to highlight previous studies related to the use of social media in the dissemination of fatwas and its impact on the acceptance of fatwas among the community. The results show that the use of social media in disseminating fatwa information and explanation of fatwas can increase the acceptance of fatwas among the Malaysian Muslim community. At the end of the study, the researchers suggested that more empirical studies could be done to confirm the relationship between the use of social media and the acceptance of fatwas among the Malaysian Muslim community

The appointment of muftis and members of the state fatwa committee should be made based on the professionalism present in the position to produce quality, competent and credible fatwa research. Therefore, this study aims to identify the professionalism of the Mufti and Members of the State Fatwa Committee and then conduct an analysis of the existing Fatwa Committee. Qualitative research methods through comparative analytical study designwere used. Data collected from official letters, interviews, books, journals, proceedings and dissertations were analyzed descriptively. Meanwhile, the Fatwa Committees of Perlis, Terengganu and Pahang were selected for analysis. The study results showed that the three main criteria for choosinga mufti to strengthen the Professionalism of the Mufti Position are highly educated, syariah qualified and with a background as an academic. The analysis of the Perlis State Fatwa Committee found that most members met these criteria while the Terengganu and Pahang State Fatwa Committees were still at a moderate level. Further studies need to be conducted on the committee organizations of other states to ensure that the level of professionalism of these positions continues to be strengthened.

Today’s technological advancements have resulted in broad social media usage, ranging from youngsters to the elderly. The use of social media can bring both good and bad to society. Thus, social media and technology used must be controlled with ethics and moral principles. This study aims to look at the ability of Maqāṣid al-Shari’ah as a fundamental ethic in the use of social media. Five principle elements (al-Darūriyat al-Khams) in Maqāṣid al-Shari’ah, namely the protection of religion (al-Din), life (al-Nafs), intellect (al-’Aql), progeny (al-Nasl) and wealth (al-Māl) became the yardstick in the use of social media. This study found that Maqāṣid al-Shari’ah is very suitable to be the core of ethics in the use of social media because it can control the harm brought through social media. The study suggests that Maqāṣid alShari’ah be the primary ethical in using social media and made a factor in the study of acceptance and use of technology.