The Roles Of Negeri Sembilan Islamic Authorities In Dealing With The Application For Apostasy

The management related to the issue of apostasy is handled by the State of Mufti Department. The Islamic Authorities such as the Mufti Department play a very crucial role in issues involving the faith of Muslims. This study aims to appraise and analyze the role of the Islamic Authorities in dealing with apostasy applications that affect the Islamic faith of Muslims, especially in Negeri Sembilan. The problem of apostasy is very important to discuss because it is the criterion that will determine the true identity of a Muslim. In the context of Malaysia which is moving towards a developed/ civilized country, the question of apostasy in the Islamic faith must be studied from time to time to identify the strength of the Islamic faith in accordance with what has been ordered by Allah SWT. Through the mass media and the use of technology without limits is very powerful in influencing the thinking of Muslims in Malaysia. Therefore, the Islamic faith of Muslims must be preserved and protected from the enemies of Islam. This study was conducted using two methods, which is library research and field research. The study of the library is to examine the opinions from expert scholars related to the definition, laws and divisions that cause a Muslim to become an apostate. Secondly, field studies are more focused on interviews with several government bodies. The information is from the data available in the institutions such as the Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. In conclusion, apostasy has a detrimental effect on a Muslim. Through this study as well, it was found that apostasy cases reached a serious level and required an immediate and authoritative solution. Cases of apostasy in Malaysia generally occur through the annulment of beliefs, deeds (practices) and through conversation.