Explained: controversy surrounding use of term ‘Allah’ FMTNews
The government has decided not to continue with an appeal against a court ruling that had allowed use of the word “Allah” by Sarawakian Jill Ireland in her education.
The withdrawal of the appeal drew criticism over the about-turn. Questions were raised whether it had been discussed with the Conference of Rulers and state religious councils. However, Christians, especially those who predominantly communicate in Malay, contended that they have used the term “Allah” for centuries to describe God.In 1986, the Cabinet tasked the late Ghafar Baba, then deputy prime minister, to decide which words should be prohibited from use by Christians.
“The judge in the case came to the conclusion that the 1986 directive was unlawful because it was inconsistent with the 1986 Cabinet policy, in which the added requirement “For Christian” was interpreted as an exception to the prohibition of the use of ‘Allah’,” he said.
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