Most Malaysian youths 'reject polygamy': poll

Most Malaysian youths 'reject polygamy': poll

By uzzie on from www.google.com

The majority of young Muslims in Malaysia reject polygamy, a survey has found, even though many of their other attitudes are conservative.

The landmark survey seen Tuesday found that those interviewed in the Muslim-majority country were generally "optimistic" and "happy" with their lives and prospects.
Muslim-majority Malaysia is known for religious tolerance, but not when it comes to Shiites

Muslim-majority Malaysia is known for religious tolerance, but not when it comes to Shiites

By cricketguru on from www.latimes.com

In this Muslim-majority country, it's OK to be Christian, Buddhist or Hindu. But not Shiite.

Malaysian religious police raided a three-story shop-house last month and detained more than 100 Shiites who had gathered to mark the death of one of their most beloved saints, Prophet Muhammad's grandson, who was killed in the year 680.
Adam Lambert will tone it down for Malaysian concert

Adam Lambert will tone it down for Malaysian concert

By uzzie on from marquee.blogs.cnn.com

He may have shocked the United States with his same-sex kiss on last year's American Music Awards, but Adam Lambert has vowed to tone it down for his upcoming performance in Malaysia.
X factor for Muslim preachers in Malaysia wows television audience

X factor for Muslim preachers in Malaysia wows television audience

By funkymonkey on from www.telegraph.co.uk

A Malaysian version of X factor has forsaken the world of pop to conduct a search for the nation's next religious leader.

Contestants on Young Imam chant passages from the Koran, not pop covers.

While the concept is based on the hit British and American shows, the young Malaysian men are out to prove they are the best mullah in the land.
Using Qur’an to Preach Christianity

Using Qur’an to Preach Christianity

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

Christian missionaries in Malaysia are using verses of the Noble Qur’an about Jesus in an effort to preach Christianity to Muslims in the south Asian country...
Conversion Probe Angers Malaysia Catholics

Conversion Probe Angers Malaysia Catholics

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

An investigation by two journalists into reports about illegal conversion of Malaysian Muslims is putting the government and the Catholics on collision course...
Malaysian Women Caning Raises Uproar

Malaysian Women Caning Raises Uproar

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

The caning of three Malaysian Muslim women for extramarital affairs is stirring an uproar in the Southeast Asian country, with some view it as a bid to court voters...
Auto Wudu' Machine Hits Markets

Auto Wudu' Machine Hits Markets

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — A Malaysian company launched on Monday, February 1, the world's first high-tech machine to help Muslims make their pre-prayer ablution rite without excessively wasting water in line with their faith teachings..
Logically Emotional: Malaysia and Egypt Acts of Terrorism

Logically Emotional: Malaysia and Egypt Acts of Terrorism

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The main point of this article is not to explain the Islamic stance on this issue, rather I am trying to understand why Muslims do not react in the same manner when the perpetrators of an injustice are other Muslims?
Malaysia Mosque Vandalized Over 'Allah' Row

Malaysia Mosque Vandalized Over 'Allah' Row

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

KUALA LUMPUR — In the latest spate of retaliatory attacks in the multi-ethic country, a Malaysian mosque was vandalized Saturday, January 16, as tension continued to grow over allowing Catholics to use word "Allah" for God..

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