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January 13, 2006
Malaysia: Minorities in "Moderate Islamic Country" Unite Against Sharia
Malaysia is the "Moderate Islamic Country" defenders of the Moderate Islam theory love to praise most frequently. If that is the case, why are minorities putting away their differences in order to fight the encroachment of Islamic Law, the Sharia? Malaysia's minorities unite against Sharia
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's minorities are banding together to put up a united front against what they fear is a steady encroachment of Sharia (Islamic law) into their lives.Unsettled by the decision of a court last month that it had no jurisdiction in Islamic matters and that a non-Muslim had no remedy under common law, the minorities, led by moderate leaders, are putting up stiff resistance.
Observers say the resistance has placed the government of Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi in a delicate position because it needs to balance the competing demands from the majority Muslims. While non-Muslims want common law and the secular constitution of Malaysia preserved and protected, Muslims demand a society based on Sharia.[...]
Posted by Ruy Diaz at January 13, 2006 7:53 AM
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