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Malaysia – Local Authorities Catch Women with Sleeves Not Reaching Elbows

The Consequence

What consequences would you face if you are a Muslim women caught wearing a T-shirt with sleeves not reaching the elbow?  Well, if you commit this “offense” in Malaysian city Kota Baru, you can expect to be fined by the Kota Baru Municipal Council.

Fined for Offense

Apparently, two Muslim women were issued summonses last week for [...]

More Danish Muslims Converting to Christianity

Trend Of Conversion

Controversial it may be, Muslims in Denmark are increasingly converting to Christianity.  This is based on the over a hundred of converts each year, which has progressively increased in recent years.  A study by Intercultural Studies Expert Dr Mogens Mogensen found that 1,000 Muslims in Denmark converted to Christianity in over 20 years.  Dr [...]

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Backs Women’s Rights in Middle East

Women Have As Much Right to Political Change

Commenting on the political turmoil in the Arab world, the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the US government will support the campaigning of women’s rights in the current retool of Middle East politics. 

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said: “In the coming months and years the women in [...]

UAE – Hotline For Muslims To Clarify Doubts

How to be a Good Muslim

“Tell me how to be a good Muslim?” This is a typical question received at UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Fatwa Centre, from people in the emirate seeking clarification on Islam, or a listening ear.

Centre Runs like Clockwork

The Centre is highly organized, and each caller can expect to [...]

Indonesia – Muslim Wife Number 4 Bashed For Not Serving Drink To Husband

Royal Treatment for the King

“Treat me like a king,” so says 55-year-old Zainuddin as he demanded his fourth wife to serve him a glass of water during his breakfast.  There are severe consequences if the royal treatment does not meet up to expectations of the “king” – which more often than not, comes with physical abuse.  [...]

Saudi Arabia Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh Says Doubling Traffic Fines Same As Usury

Anger Against Traffic System

Saudi Arabia’s Saher traffic system has caused much angst among prominent citizens in the Kingdom, with the latest outburst from religious authorities none other than the Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh. 

Doubling Traffic Fines Same as Usury

While at an event outside of Riyadh’s Iman Turki Mosque, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh said: [...]

Saudi Arabia – When Traffic Violations Strain Ties

Saher Traffice System

Since the introduction of an automated traffic monitoring system – otherwise known as Saher – in Saudi Arabia, many drivers have been caught and issued tickets.  The Saher traffic system uses digital cameras to monitor the roads of major cities in Saudi Arabia.  Now, most drivers in Saudi Arabia are foreigners, paid a meager [...]

USA – Possible “Justifiable Killing” In South Dakota

Big Message On Controversial Bill

The U.S. state of South Dakota is considering a controversial bill that allows the act of killing someone also known as “justifiable killing” or “justifiable homicide”.  So what is this all about?  Well, the bill empowers anti-abortionists to kill doctors who perform abortions, and this is legal if the bill passes through.  [...]

Bangladesh – When Islamic Sharia Punishment Turns Awry

Hena Begum Whipped 80 Times

Bangladeshi girl Hena Begum was 14 when she died in late January 2011.  A week before she died, she was whipped 80 times according to Sharia law by her Chamta village elders and clerics in Shariatpur district, over 50 miles from the capital Dhaka.  Hena Begum was accused of a heinous crime [...]

Will There Be A “Eurabia” With Fast Growing Muslim Population?

Growth In Muslim Population

In 1990, there are 1.1 billion Muslims. By 2030, there will be 2.2 billion Muslims, which make up 25% of the world’s population.  According to the latest report by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Pakistan will be the most populous Muslim country in the world (256 million), overtaking current-leader Indonesia [...]