Malaysia launches first ever syariah index


A benchmark: Najib launching the Malaysian Syariah Index in conjunction with the Premier Assembly of Ulama-Umara 2015 in Putrajaya. With him at the event are Minister in the Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom (left) and Prof Emeritus Abdul Shukor. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has introduced the first ever syariah index in the world which will serve as a benchmark to determine if the country is fulfilling the objectives of Islamic principles.

The Malaysian Syariah Index, launched yesterday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, will gauge objectively and scientifically, Malaysia’s commitment in achieving the five aspects of the Maqasid Syariah (objective of Islamic principles).

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