Section 72

A person who has converted to the religion of Islam may apply to the

Registrar in the prescribed form for registration as a muallaf.

If the Registrar is satisfied that the requirements of section 69 have been fulfilled in respect of the applicant, the Registrar may register the applicant’s conversion to the religion of Islam by entering in the Register of Muallafs the name of the applicant and other particulars as indicated in the Register of Muallafs.

The Registrar shall also determine the date of conversion to the religion of

Islam and enter the date in the Register of Muallafs.

In order to satisfy himself of the fact and date of conversion to the religion of

Islam by the applicant, and the other particulars to be entered in the Register of Muallafs, the Registrar may make such inquiries and call for such evidence as he considers necessary; but this subsection shall not be construed as precluding the Registrar from 30

A person whose conversion to the religion of Islam has been registered under any law of any State shall, for all purposes in the State of Sabah and for the purposes of implementing the provisions of any law in the State of Sabah, be treated as a

Muslim.

Determination whether a non-registered person is a muallaf 76.

If any question arises as to whether a person is a muallaf, and the person is not registered in the Register of Muallafs or under any law of any State as a muallaf, that question shall be decided on the merits of the case in accordance with section 69.

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