THE government is ready to meet the Malaysia Muslim Lawyers’ Association (PPMM) to discuss proposals that state enactments on the administration and division of inheritance be placed under the jurisdiction of the Shariah Court.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the proposal is in accordance with the needs of Muslims.

“We know the issue of inheritance division or faraid is only practised by Muslims and it is among the religious requirements, yet when we want to pursue the matter we must go through the civil court, not the Shariah Court and it has raised concerns,” he said after launching the 30km Kayuhan Rahmah Merdeka, which attracted 200 participants and Kerian District Cycling Club at Bagan Tiang hall near Parit Buntar, Perak, today.

On Friday, PPMM released a statement that proposed states amend their enactments on administration and division of inheritance for Muslims to be placed solely under the jurisdiction of Shariah Court.

Currently in all states except Sabah, the Shariah Court only has jurisdiction to determine the distribution of inheritance to the beneficiaries, while the civil court resolves issues related to the administration of inheritance for Muslims.

In another development, Mujahid expects the Rahmatal Lil Alamin programme to see success in 2020 after it is widely promoted throughout the country.

Mujahid said based on the programme campaign, including the Rahmah programme, more than 20,000 people had been informed on the policy.

“To date, we were not affected by groups out to create confusion among Muslims on the concept of Rahmatan lil Alamin,” he said. – Bernama, August 24, 2019.