One-way trip to Mars prohibited in Islam Ahmed Shaaban / 19 February 2014 Fatwa committee under the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment in the UAE says such a journey poses a real risk to life. Promoting or being… Read More ›
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Stoning for adulterers and amputation for thieves: Sultan of Brunei announces strict punishments for criminals under new Islamic laws
The punishments are set to come into force over the next six months John Hall Tuesday, 22 October 2013 The Sultan of Brunei has announced strict new Islamic punishments for criminals – including amputation for theft and stoning for adultery…. Read More ›
Malaysian court rules use of “Allah” exclusive to Muslims
Source: Reuters – Mon, 14 Oct 2013 02:43 AM Author: Reuters By Siva Sithraputhran PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A Malaysian court ruled on Monday that a Christian newspaper may not use the word “Allah” to refer to… Read More ›
First Vatican envoy to Malaysia sparks Muslim anger over ‘Allah’ / state government would not allow the word Allah to be used by non-Muslims in their holy books
The Vatican’s first envoy to Malaysia has opened a storm of controversy by apparently supporting the use of the word “Allah” by Christians, prompting a rebuke from the government and condemnation from nationalist Malay groups in the majority-Muslim… Read More ›