is a thinker who has produced works in the fields of theology, philosophy, law, politics and humanities. Abu Zayd's thought, partly on the Quran and its hermeneutics has stirred controversy in Egypt and the Muslim world. This research focuses on the controversy surrounding Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd which led to the declaration of his apostasy by the Supreme Court of Egypt in 1995, as well as his controversial thoughts on the Quran, its method of exegesis and certain fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) issues such as the hijab (veil) and polygamy. This paper serves as a literature review which employs the content analysis as a methodology to elaborate on Abu Zayd's controversial thoughts based on his books, as well as through the views of Muslim and Western scholars on those thoughts.

This article analyzes the view of Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd, who is a contemporary

The main principle of liberalism is to fight for human freedom. They want free and unrestrained people. Moreover, no system of values, laws, and morals can force them to adhere to it including religions, myths, and belief systems brought in a cultural context. This thinking is contrary to the creed of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah. Thus, this article explains the critique of the method of ijtihad of the liberals, namely Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd by presenting an argument to reject this method. The methodology of the study is the analysis of the contents of Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd's book and the findings through descriptive analysis. The results of the study show that liberals support the idea of Human Rights supported by Western society. This idea is contrary to the creed of the Muslim community in Malaysia. Even ijtihad in Islam has certain conditions that must be complied with. The implications of the study show that Muslims need to be wary of accusations and allegations brought by liberals.

Influence involves a state of two-way direction or relationship between what or who is influenced and the influencer. The influencer has the capacity to cause an effect on the character, behaviour or development of someone or something. The effect or influence in this research is not limited to only the political but extends to tarbiyah, social, economic, jihad, dakwah, knowledge and thought aspects. Abdul Hadi is a recognised figure of political movement and dakwah in Malaysia and internationally. His leadership and personality in dakwah and politics is believed to have been influenced by some factors, among them, his direct and indirect interaction with international leaders and scholars. This article discusses the network and implication of the influence of international Islamic movement leaders and scholars which positively impacted Abdul Hadi’s socio-politics. This research was qualitatively designed using document analysis approach. Under protocol, in-depth and structured interview method was used and data descriptively analysed. Research findings show a positive impact by scholars and leaders of international movements on Abdul Hadi’s thought in devising and drawing up dakwah and political strategies at national and international levels.