SHAH ALAM, 30 June 2009: Provisions in the Federal Constitution and the Islamic laws of Selangor clearly state that all parties to a dispute must be Muslim in order for proceedings to be held in the Syariah Court, the High Court here was told today. Lawyer K Shanmuga, who is representing the family of deceased […]
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Young Malay M’sians not ready for non-Malay / Muslim or woman PM
By Shanon ShahThe prime minister’s office in Putrajaya (Public domain; source: Wiki commons) PETALING JAYA, 30 June 2009: Malay Malaysians are the group least ready to accept a non-male, non-Malay or non-Muslim as prime minister, a Merdeka Center for Opinion Research survey has found. Of the 2,518 randomly selected Malaysian youths aged between 20 and 35 polled […]
Why only briefing for Muslim MPs?
By Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 29 June 2009: The government has been criticised for organising a briefing on three laws related to conversion and religion for Muslim Members of Parliament (MPs) only. Anwar (File pic) “These are very important pieces of legislation. It must be well understood and debated by Muslim and non-Muslim MPs,” Opposition Leader Datuk Seri […]
“Non-Muslim claim to inheritance must be considered”
By Deborah LohCorrected on 30 June 2009 at 7.50pm SHAH ALAM, 24 June 2009: The legal battle for Mohan Singh a/l Janot Singh’s body must also consider the right to inheritance of his non-Muslim next-of-kin, the High Court here heard today. Counsel for the Malaysian Consultative Council on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST), Balwant Singh Sidhu, […]
Haram dan lain-lain
Oleh Shanon Shah“BAGI lelaki mahupun perempuan diharamkan, dilaknat dan dikutuk oleh Allah dan rasul jika mereka menyerupai lawan jenisnya dalam pelbagai penampilan, lakonan, perbuatan, perkataan, pakaian, cara berjalan atau dalam kegiatan seharian walaupun dengan alasan dakwah.” Al Islam edisi Jun 2009Nauzubillah. Inilah kata putus Penasihat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Johor, Datuk Noh Gadut, seperti yang dilaporkan dalam […]
Hudud, and more
By Yow Hong ChiehTHE current conversation about PAS’s plans for an Islamic state and the ipso facto imposition of syariah is incomplete. With everyone latching onto hudud as the locus for debate, it would seem the larger picture has been obscured somewhat. This inquiry into the implications of syariah will begin with an examination of a couple of […]
Tok Guru vs Tok Guru
By Shanon Shah“If you are not a fisher[folk], you cannot talk about fishing. It’s the same with SIS (Sisters in Islam), if you do not have knowledge about Islam, you cannot talk about Islam.” PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang, on why he is adamant that the Muslim women’s non-governmental organisation should still be silenced despite […]
Educating Americans about Muslim voices
By Vishakha N Desai, Karen Brooks Hopkins and Mustapha TliliA panoramic view of Cairo (© JasmineElias / Wiki Commons) PRESIDENT Barack Obama has extended an open hand of friendship in his landmark Cairo speech to the Muslim world — seeking to engage Muslims with a commitment of mutual respect. No one can doubt his sincerity. From his first days in office, he has emphasised […]
What’s the matter with SIS?
By Jacqueline Ann SurinWHAT do you know? Politicians from across the divide are actually united on an issue. The issue? The threat that Sisters in Islam (SIS) poses as a Muslim women’s rights organisation that may be deviating from the faith. The latest spotlighting on SIS — just one of many through the 20 years of the non-governmental […]
Zaid: SIS need not drop “Islam”
By Shanon ShahPETALING JAYA, 11 June 2009: Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has hit out at calls for Sisters in Islam (SIS) to drop “Islam” from its name. Zaid “Most probably those who make such demands are not familiar with SIS’s activities,” Zaid said in a posting on his blog today. He […]
