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Malaysia: Dog Trainer Arrested Over Controversial Eid Greeting Video

A Malaysian dog trainer, accused of insulting Islam with her Eid greeting video, has been arrested and charged under the serious Sedition Act. She was even denied access to her lawyer.

Aug 1, 2013

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Malaysia: Another Video Mocking Eid-al-Fitr Surfaces, Imam Attempts to Attack Video Maker [VIDEO]

In a second consecutive incident in less than a week, a video of a dog trainer insulting Islam and the holy occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, has resurfaced online creating uproar from ministers and commoners alike in Malaysia.

Jul 31, 2013

Furore as Kashmir's Grand Mufti Caught Enjoying Music, Despite Calling it 'UnIslamic'

In a controversial video leaked online, Bashiruddin Ahmad - the Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, was seen enjoying a musical event which ironically he had earlier termed as forbidden in Islam.

Jul 28, 2013

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.