bfm-logo

podcast image

Landmark #12: Apex Court Rules Non-Muslim Can't Be Shariah Lawyer

22 mins·15:00, 8 Apr 2016
podcast image

Landmark #12: Apex Court Rules Non-Muslim Can't Be Shariah Lawyer

22 mins
·
15:00, 8 Apr 2016
·

On March 25th, the highest court in the land ruled, in a 3-2 split decision, that only Muslims can practice Shariah law, clarifying for the first time a law made in Parliament 23 years ago. The landmark judgment ended Victoria Jayaseele Martin’s seven-year legal battle to be a Shariah lawyer. Explaining the Federal Court's decision and its ramifications is Shariah lawyer Nizam Bashir.

Share:

Recent episodes

0

Latest stories

story image
The Man in the Middle - Part 1
28 mins
story image
Podcasts · Nov 7 · 28 mins
The Man in the Middle - Part 1
story image
Ruthless Reds Slay Real Madrid
39 mins
story image
Podcasts · Nov 7 · 39 mins
Ruthless Reds Slay Real Madrid

Copyright © 2025 BFM Media Sdn. Bhd. 200601017962. All rights reserved