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EU States Can Now Ban Employees From Wearing Headscarves In Public Workplaces
The hijab, the traditional head scarf worn around the head and shoulders, has been a divisive issue across Europe for years.
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High Court Denies Single Hindu Mum's Appeal To Nullify Kids' Unilateral Islamic Conversion
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled today, 11 May, that the unilateral conversion of Loh Siew Hong's three children to Islam by her Muslim convert former husband is valid.
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What Happened In Terengganu Where PAS Members Marched With Fake Swords & Spears?
Videos posted on social media showed the members, dressed like warriors, reportedly marching to music containing the words "death to the infidels".
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Ustaz Wadi Who Called Hindus "Devil Worshippers" Over Thaipusam Procession Says Sorry
According to Ustaz Wadi Annuar, he respects the diverse communities in the country and hopes that religious harmony would be maintained with this apology.
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Fatwa Issued To Prohibit Muslims In Johor From Attending Rituals Of Other Faiths
The new fatwa issued by the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) means Muslims in Johor are now barred from observing Thaipusam processions or taking part in Pongal celebrations in the state.
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Family Claims Authorities Are Trying To Cover Up The Velcro Strap Shoe Controversy
According to the father, officers at the Kepala Batas district Education Department threatened his 13-year-old daughter to deny that the female teacher had punished her for wearing "wrong" shoes and shamed the Form One student for her religious practice.
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Malaysian Indian Student Says Teacher Punished Her For Wearing "Wrong" Shoes To School
The Form One student, whose family could not afford shoes with laces for her, also alleged that the female teacher cut off her holy thread and ordered her to remove the sacred ash from her forehead.
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FT Mufti's Office Forbids Muslims From Wishing 'Rest In Peace' To Non-Muslims
The mufti said that Muslims are forbidden to say the phrase "Rest in Peace" because it is a form of prayer recited by non-Muslims.
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Rights Groups Urge Govt To Stop Spending Tax Payers' Money On LGBT 'Conversion' Programmes
According to Human Rights Watch and Justice for Sisters, government officials have fostered a hostile climate in which LGBT and gender-diverse people face discrimination and punishment because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Single Hindu Mum Loh Can Now Legally Challenge Her 3 Kids' Unilateral Islamic Conversion
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has granted leave to Loh Siew Hong to commence with her legal action to quash her three children's unilateral conversion to Islam by her Muslim convert former husband, Muhammad Nagahswaran Muniandy.
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Penang Mufti Now Calls For Permanent Closure Of TTDI Comedy Club As A Lesson For Everyone
Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor said that due to the seriousness of the offence, which can affect Malaysia's stability, he supports DBKL's action and wants the comedy club to be closed permanently.
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Penang Mufti: Comedy Club Guidelines Needed To Ensure Moral & Religious Lines Not Crossed
According to him, the Islamic religious authorities such as the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) should advise Muslims to preserve the purity of the religion and not make a joke out of it.
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