Dr Mohd Faizal Musa is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and an Associate at Weatherhead Center, Harvard University working on the Global Shia Diaspora.
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Articles by Mohd Faizal Musa (37)
Gender Reassignment in Kelantan: Complex Questions Arising from Institutional Inflexibility
Mohd Faizal Musa
The prosecution of an individual in Kelantan for undergoing gender transition underscores system inflexibility which ignores the higher objectives of sharia.
The Rise of Iran’s Third Rahbar, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Implications for Malaysia’s Shia Community
Mohd Faizal Musa
The ascension of Iran’s new Supreme Leader bears implications for the validity of his late father’s rulings and their faith’s adherents in this region.
Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan: An Effective Regulatory Model for Sufi Movements and Tarekat Teachings
Mohd Faizal Musa
Negeri Sembilan’s religious authorities have found a balanced way to allow Sufism to thrive while respecting Islam’s orthodoxy.
Religious Elites and the Management of Islamic Affairs in Sarawak: A Mixed Scorecard
Mohd Faizal Musa
Political rather than religious authority still calls the shots in multi-religious Sarawak.
The Roots and Persistence of Terengganu’s Hardline Approach to Islamic Law
Mohd Faizal Musa
Since August 2025, Terengganu has implemented stringent shariah-based legislation penalising Muslim men who neglect Friday prayers, allowing for imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to RM3,000. This reflects a broader trend of rigorous shariah enforcement under the PAS-led state government.