(Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 2003)
Azima bt Dzukifli; عزيما بنت ذالكفل
Murtad is a criminal that is blamed by Allah S.W.T because it is an insults action to
Islam. This research explained the definitions and rules of the murtad, which is referred to
Feqah books and Islamic Scholars view. Although the murtad cases in Malaysia are not
exposed to the public but after observation at JPN there are recorded that numbers of
Muslims applied to change their religions. This research also explained the roles of
JAKIM to solve the cases particularly in Malaysia. Lastly, this research enclosed with the
examples of the murtad cases and the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court to hear this cases.