Abigmessage is now on Facebook

Be a Friend of Abigmessage

Recent Comments

Sharia Law In Aceh – Too Severe Or Too Lax?

Introduction Of Sharia Law In Aceh

Unlike other parts of Indonesia, the province of Aceh has Islamic law added to its penal code. In 2001,some Sharia-inspired byelaws were put into effect in Aceh and a form of Sharia was formally introduced in 2003. Aceh has long been a conservative Muslim area, and is thought to be the [...]

Aceh – Adulterers Caned

Adultery And Khalwat (Close Proximity)

Aceh Province, the only one in Muslim majority Indonesia to follow Shariah law (though not fully yet), carried out a public caning last Friday.  One couple was found guilty of adultery while another couple was found in close proximity of each other.

The Adulterous Pair

34-year old Irdayanti is in the process of divorcing her husband.  [...]

Valentine’s Day – Muslims Caught For Sinful Activities in Malaysia While Thai Couples Broke The World Kissing Record

Valentine’s Day Action

Valentine’s Day is over, so what happened in Malaysia?  Latest report says 88 Muslims were detained in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur for committing khalwat (close proximity).  And over in Thailand, 7 couples broke the world’s longest kissing  record.

Ops Valentine

The Selangor state religious department launched Ops Valentine which started on Sunday night right through to early Monday.  The [...]

Malaysia Muslim Women Caning – Cane First, Talk Later

It is difficult at times to understand what the Malaysian leaders are thinking.  Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein’s recent announcement that Malaysia has started on the path of caning Muslim women for offenses under Syariah law came as a complete surprise to a nation that was eagerly waiting to see if Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno [...]

Kartika Caning – No Hope For Historic First

In a way we can sympthasize with Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno.  When she was convicted by the Syariah High Court of drinking alcohol, she readily admitted her guilt, paid the RM5,000 fine, and was all prepared to receive 6 lashes of the cane as punishment.  Despite urgings by various parties, including government ministers, other politicians and women advocacy [...]