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This contestation is mirrored in legal and social spheres. Efforts to pass stricter Sharia laws, including criminalized acts like apostasy and adultery, exemplify the increasing influence of political Islam, yet often spark controversy and pushback. For instance, attempts to introduce more conservative religious laws are sometimes met with legal challenges or pushback from secular and minority groups.

The Education System and Political Bias

Islamic education continues to be a battleground for political influence. While many parents, like Amin Kidder, choose Islamic schools to provide their children with religious and Islamic worldview grounding, critics argue that such institutions often carry political biases, representing the interests of specific parties like PAS.