7.2  The Official Religion of the Federation and Status of other
       Religions

Presentation

Islam is the official religion of the country. It is stated in Part 1, Chapter 3 (1) of the Constitution. However, other religions are allowed to be practiced in peace and harmony in the country (Article 1). The YDPA is the head of Islam at the federal level and head of the religion for the states without a sultan or ruler or Yamtuan Besar Negeri. Meanwhile, sultans or ruler or Yamtuan Besar Negeri is the head of Islam in the state concerned (Article 2).