Arabic-speaking Christians were using the word “Allah” to refer to the God of the Bible since before the invention of Islam. This does not in reality signify their Islamization or dhimmitude; it is just the word they have used. But now Islamic supremacists in Malaysia have made it into an issue, and the controversy has […]
Malaysia: Resort owner jailed for allowing Buddhists to use Muslim prayer space
His crime: tolerance A surau is a place for Muslim prayer. The Buddhists used it; this “insulted” Islam. Islamic Tolerance Alert from modern, moderate Malaysia: “Resort owner arrested for allowing use of surau by Buddhists,” from the Malay Mail, August 13 (thanks to Bren): The owner of the resort is seen here in court this […]
Modern, moderate Malaysia: Muslim group calls for more stringent laws to deter insults to Islam
“The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam,” said Barack Obama, and judging by how those who tell the truth about Islam and jihad are smeared, demonized and marginalized in the U.S. today, it won’t be much longer before more stringent laws of this kind come to the U.S. as […]
Sharia in action in Malaysia: 82 Muslims arrested, face $300 fine and/or six months prison for “disrespecting Ramadan”
One must observe Ramadan restrictions — or else. “82 Muslims caught disrespecting Ramadan,” from Bernama, August 4 (thanks to Alan of England): SIBU: The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department has so far caught 82 Muslims for eating, drinking and smoking during Ramadan. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman said last year, […]
Malaysia’s Deputy PM: “Muslims do not insult the religion of non-Muslims such as Christianity and Hinduism. But non-Muslims are insulting our religion.”
“The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Home Ministry must act fast to prevent a recurrence.” That means legal action against those deemed to have insulted Islam — and remember, Muslim advocacy groups in the U.S. and elsewhere routinely characterize any discussion of how Islamic jihadists use the texts and teachings of Islam […]
Malaysia: Women who disputed ban on Muslim women participating in beauty contests could be charged in Sharia court for insulting Islam
“The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam,” said Barack Obama. And so this story is a glimpse into America’s future. “For INSULTING ISLAM, pageant contestants may be next in line to be charged,” from Bernama, July 25: PEKAN – The four Muslim women who disputed the National Fatwa Council […]
Malaysia: School orders non-Muslim students to have lunch in bathroom to avoid offending Muslims fasting for Ramadan
Tolerance. “Fasting month, so pupils told to take recess meals in bathroom — Updated,” from the Malaysia Edition, July 23 (thanks to Pamela Geller): A decision by a primary school administration to order its non-Muslim pupils to have their meals during recess in what appears to be the school’s shower room has gone viral and […]
Dissatisfied with his apology, Islamic groups demand Vatican envoy leave Malaysia
Last Tuesday, Archbishop Marino issued a statement conveying “apologies for any misunderstandings and inconveniences” that his earlier defense of the rights of the Christians may have caused. He also reiterated that he “firmly believes that inter-religious dialogue is the means to promote good relations among peoples of different faiths, who can discover the beauty of […]
Modern, moderate Malaysia: Couple charged with insulting Islam
“The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam,” said Barack Obama, and that likely means that we will eventually be getting laws like this one in the U.S. “Malaysians accused of insulting Islam,” from the Bangkok Post, July 18: A Malaysian couple was charged Thursday with posting online a Ramadan […]
Modern, moderate Malaysia: Muslim mob assaults man, strips him naked for allegedly ridiculing Ramadan
Ramadan: the month of spiritual renewal. “Man Assaulted, Stripped Naked For Allegedly Ridiculing Ramadan,” from Bernama, July 16 (thanks to Twostellas): KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) — Eight men assaulted and stripped a cybercafe worker naked yesterday, for allegedly making controversial views on social websites, ridiculing the month of Ramadan. The 24-year-old victim was also […]