Unmasking the Devil: The Role of the Civil Court and Islamic Religious Authorities in the Battle Against Religious Extremism and Terrorism in Malaysia

This paper sets out to examine the role of court and Islamic religious authorities in fighting extremism terrorism Malaysia. The judiciary has obligations protect people, guarantee freedom dispense justice. It is constitutional duty preserve religion, safeguard Muslim insulate teachings Islam Under federal framework country, civil government do not deal with matters because it comes under jurisdiction Syariah laws states. However, order combat pretext Islam, demarcation power between state governments obscured. which exclusive legislative executive powers over criminal matters, public security have collaborate states encountering threats coming from extremists terrorists’ groups. Although laws, policies, agencies relating internal security, crime are government, ideological, theological, philosophical dimensions be dealt by on a few occasions faced challenging tasks upholding rights those accused while at same time preserving order, peace, country. qualitative research involves legal study analysis primary materials including constitutions, legislations, emergency ordinances cases, secondary such as books, articles expert opinions. symbiosis especially courts, focal point this paper. To counter spreading dangerous extremists’ ideologies need mutual understanding establish cooperation achieving common goal. Only then fight against Malaysia sustainable effective.