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| Malaysian Muslims warned against Valentines Day |
| 2011-02-14 |
| [Straits Times] AS COUPLES around the world ready for Valentine's Day, Islamic officials in Malaysia have warned Muslims against celebrating something 'synonymous with vice activities'. The warning follows plans announced last week by several Malaysian states who are planning a crackdown on 'immoral acts' during Valentine's Day as part of a campaign to encourage a sin-free lifestyle. 'In reality, as well as historically, the celebration of Valentine's Day is synonymous with vice activities,' Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz, head of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), which oversees the country's Islamic policies, told state media. 'Islam would reject anything, even from the Eastern culture, if it contravenes the Islamic teachings,' he added. Wan Mohamad said a fatwa (ruling) issued by the country's top clerics six years ago noted the day 'is associated with elements of Christianity,' and 'we just cannot get involved with other religion's worshipping rituals.' Jakim officials will carry out a nationwide 'Mind the Valentine's Day Trap' campaign, he said, aimed at preventing Muslims from celebrating the day. Nasrudin Hasan Tantawi, head of the Islamic party PAS's youth wing said on Wednesday that authorities in the opposition-controlled northern states of Kedah, Penang and Kelantan as well as central Selangor state will also carry out 'immorality checks' on February 14. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 ahh malaysia - so often it's forgotten what a rancid Islamofascist entity it is To be accurate, it's certain states within Malaysia. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2011-02-14 23:36 |
| #3 'synonymous with vice activities'. aka love & sex (except with a goat) |
| Posted by: Alan Cramer 2011-02-14 10:20 |
| #2 idiot culture. |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2011-02-14 09:49 |
| #1 ahh malaysia - so often it's forgotten what a rancid Islamofascist entity it is |
| Posted by: anon1 2011-02-14 09:21 |