The term “kafir harbi” cannot be used against any non-Muslim citizens in this country as it does not meet the definition and characteristics set by religious scholars, the Federal Territories mufti's office said.

According to the mufti, the term, which is used against non-Muslims who oppose Islam, carries horrible implications for the receiver as it makes it “halal” to fight with them and also puts their safety and their properties’ security in jeopardy.