Caning Punishment for Animal Abuse Offenses: Islamic Legal Perspectives in Malaysia’s Dual Legal System

Muhamad Rezan Tambi, Ain Maryam Zolkipli, Nurul Izza Shamsul Kamal, Sayidah Asma Basir, Zahar Ali and Adam Mohd Salehuddin
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Muhamad Rezan Tambi: President, Malaysia Animal Association
Ain Maryam Zolkipli: Academic Department, Faculty of Law, University Technology MARA
Nurul Izza Shamsul Kamal: Academic Department, Faculty of Law, University Technology MARA
Sayidah Asma Basir: Academic Department, Faculty of Law, University Technology MARA
Zahar Ali: ELMU Consulting Group, Enforcement, Leadership, Management University
Adam Mohd Salehuddin: Principal, Malaysia Animal Academy

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 4108-4115

Abstract: This research investigates the potential implementation of caning as a punishment for animal abuse in Malaysia’s dual legal system, which incorporates both civil and Islamic law. The study employs doctrinal research methodology to examine Islamic sources, including the Quran and Hadith, alongside contemporary Islamic jurisprudence and Malaysian law. It focuses on understanding how Islamic principles regarding animal welfare and the concept of ta’zir (discretionary punishment) can be integrated into Malaysia’s legal framework. The research explores the relationship between Islamic teachings on animal compassion and modern animal welfare concerns, analyzing their application within Malaysia’s legal context. It examines the challenges of harmonizing Islamic and civil legal approaches to animal protection, considering potential conflicts and synergies between these legal traditions. The research has significant implications for policymakers, legal practitioners, and religious scholars working to develop culturally appropriate animal protection laws within Malaysia’s unique legal and social framework.

Date: 2025
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