Religion

Women Shopping Alone Spread Vulgarity, Says Pakistan Clerics

Local Islamic clerics in Pakistan's Karak province have voiced for restriction on women shopping alone since they believe it promotes 'vulgarity'.

Jul 20, 2013

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Malaysian Sex Bloggers Booked on 3 Accounts for Mocking Ramadan, Bail Denied

The notorious Malayisan couple accused of hurting Muslim sentiment by their offensive Facebook post has been charged with three counts under Malysian Laws.

Jul 18, 2013

Malaysian Sex Blogger Couple Stirs up Controversy, Posts Offensive Ramadan Photo on Facebook

A Malaysian sex blogging duo has created a major scandal without even dropping off their clothes. The duo hurt Muslim sentiments by posing with a pork dish on the eve of the holy fasting month Ramadan and wishing festive greeetings.

Jul 14, 2013

Vatican Ambassador's Insensitive 'Allah' Comment Sparks Outrage, Muslim NGOs Demand Archbishop's Removal

Vatican City ambassador to Malaysia Archbishop Joseph Marino's controversial support for the use of word 'Allah' amongst Christians has created a religious furor with Malay Muslim groups demanding immediate apology or ouster of the diplomat.

Jul 14, 2013

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra Begins in Puri and Ahmedabad [PHOTOS]

The much-awaited annual celebration of the Jagannath Rath Yatra (chariot festival) began on Wednesday morning in Puri, Odisha and Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 11, 2013

Ramadan 2013: First Day of Muslim Holy Month Observed Around the World [PHOTOS]

Ramadan, the first day of the ninth holy month of the Islamic calendar of the same name, began on Tuesday. During this period, Muslims from across the world observe fast and abstain from eating and drinking water from dawn to dusk.

Jul 10, 2013

Malaysia: Controversial Religious Child Conversion Bill to be Withdrawn

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Friday that the controversial Administration of the Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013 will soon be withdrawn.

Jul 6, 2013

Malaysian Law of One Parent Consent for Child's Religious Conversion Draws Major Criticism

Malaysia's new bill that says the consent of one parent is enough for the religious conversion of a child has drawn opposition from various groups of the country.

Jun 29, 2013

My Successor Could Be a Woman, Says Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama in a press conference at Sydney, Australia, has said that his successor could be a woman. The spiritual leader was taking questions regarding the current gender conflict centring Prime Minister Julia Gillard when he made the remark.

Jun 13, 2013

Consent of One Parent Sufficient to Convert Children: Malaysian Islamic Affairs Department

The consent of one parent who has embraced Islam is sufficient to convert their children's faith, said Datuk Johani Hassan, state director of the State Islamic Affairs Department, Malaysia.

Jun 9, 2013

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Indonesia Gifts US 16 Feet Tall Hindu Goddess 'Saraswati' Statue

As a symbol of showcasing the flourishing Indonesia-US relation, the Muslim-majority country has erected a huge statue of Hindu goddess Saraswati in Washington DC.

Jun 9, 2013

Mom Wants Islamic Centre to Revoke Religious Conversion of Her Underage Children

A 29 year-old woman in Malaysia, whose two children were allegedly converted to Islam by her husband without her knowledge, has sought for the reversal of the decision from the Islamic Centre.

Jun 8, 2013

Australian Man Claims to be Jesus Christ, Has Memories of Crucification

An ex-software professional from Australia has claimed himself to be Jesus Christ through reincarnation, causing quite a sensation across the southern continent.

May 30, 2013

A Motorbike God? Villagers in Rajasthan Worship Royal Enfield at Temple Dedicated for Bike and its Owner [PHOTOS]

Have you ever heard about a Royal Enfield Bullet being worshipped? A village in India's northwest State, Rajasthan, worships the motorbike and his dead owner, the way devotee worships their gods.

May 26, 2013

Most Bizarre Scenes on Good Friday: Devotees Nailed to the Cross [PHOTOS]

Good Friday, which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that took place more than 2000 years ago, is being observed by various Christian denominations around the world. The faithful avoid all luxuries on the day in remembrance of the sufferings their saviour went through during the last hours of his earthly life. But in what could be seen as something bizarre, some Christians in northern Philippines observe the day literally by being nailed on the cross.

Mar 29, 2013

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