KAJIAN ISU-ISU BERKAITAN PEMELIHARAAN AKIDAH DAN PEMIKIRAN UMAT ISLAM DI MALAYSIA: AN ANALYSIS OF ISSUES RELATING TO AQIDAH AND BELIEFS AMONG MUSLIMS IN MALAYSIA

The Islamic community is presently confronted by several concerns pertaining to matters of faith and beliefs. The Malaysian government is increasingly concerned about various issues, including deviant teachings, apostasy, demands for human rights from specific groups and religious extremism. These can potentially lead towards the disruption of national security and the sanctity of the Islamic religion. As a result, the government is taking measures to curb and contain the development of these issues. This article investigates three distinct categories of behaviours that present substantial risks to the faith of the Muslim community. These include deviations in beliefs and ideas, issues on human rights, and the existence of extremist or radical groups that pose a threat to peace in Malaysia. Data for this study were obtained through library research and the application of content analysis involving thematic examination of issues relevant to subject matter. The study demonstrates that the current development of Islamic legislation in Malaysia is a continuous process of change aimed at upholding national security and unity through the framework of Islamic law. Moreover, there are multiple risks both domestically and internationally, encompassing concerns pertaining to the faith and beliefs of the Muslim community in Malaysia. These factors could potentially to create ambiguity and jeopardise the overall security and stability of society, particularly within the Muslim community. Abstrak Masyarakat Islam kini berdepan dengan pelbagai isu akidah dan pemikiran yang semakin membimbangkan. Kerajaan Malaysia semakin prihatin terhadap isu-isu seperti ajaran sesat, murtad, tuntutan hak asasi daripada golongan-golongan tertentu, ekstremis agama. Hal ini berpotensi membawa kepada tergugatnya keamanan setempat dan kesucian agama Islam. Kesannya, kerajaan telah mengambil langkah bagi membendung dan mengawal situasi ini. Kajian ini menganalisis tiga ancaman utama kepada akidah masyarakat Islam dan institusi Islam iaitu berkaitan penyelewengan akidah dan pemikiran, isu tuntutan hak asasi manusia dan akhir sekali berkaitan kewujudan golongan ekstremis atau radikal yang mengancam keamanan di Malaysia. Data untuk kajian ini diperolehi melalui kajian perpustakaan dan metode analisis kandungan telah diaplikasikan dalam kajian ini melibatkan pendekatan tematik terhadap isu-isu tersebut. Kajian mendapati bahawa pembinaan undang-undang Islam di Malaysia pada hari ini adalah hasi