Towards a Shariah-Compliant Social and Reproductive Health Education in Malaysia: Protecting the Muslim Family from Social Deviations

Suryani Binti Masnan; Ahmad  Bin Yussuf; Siti Fatimah  Binti Salleh

doi:10.22373/fxmg0q25

Authors

Suryani Binti Masnan Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Ahmad Bin Yussuf Islamic Education Programme, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Siti Fatimah Binti Salleh Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22373/fxmg0q25

Keywords:

Shariah-compliant, index, Social and Reproductive Health Education, Maqashid al-Syari’ah, Islamic education, Islamic family law, Fiqh al-Awlawiyyat

Abstract

This study addresses the urgent need for a Shariah-Compliant Index for Social and Reproductive Health Education (SCI-SRHE) in Malaysia, given the growing misalignment between current SRHE modules and Islamic principles. The core research questions aim to explore to what extent existing SRHE modules, particularly the ACE and PEERS modules, align with the objectives of Maqasid al-Shariah, and how a Shariah-based framework can enhance content compliance. Employing a qualitative content analysis, this research critically examines these modules against Islamic sources, including Qur’anic texts, Prophetic traditions, classical scholarship, and national fatwa rulings. The study further conceptualizes SCI-SRHE by integrating Maqasid al-Shariah with Fiqh al-Awlawiyyat to guide content prioritization. The findings reveal that while PEERS emphasizes abstinence and moral conduct, it often leaves key values implicit and open to varying interpretations. In contrast, ACE reflects liberal values, including promotion of safe sex, gender fluidity, and contraceptive use without marital distinction, which conflict with Islamic teachings. The study proposes SCI-SRHE as an evaluative tool to systematically realign SRHE content with Shariah objectives, offering a principled framework for policymakers, educators, and religious authorities. This framework aims not only to protect Muslim youth from moral confusion but also to uphold the integrity of the family institution. The proposed index has potential as a model for Muslim-majority countries seeking to harmonize sexuality education with religious values

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