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This Muslim country decides to send people to jail for missing Friday prayers, not Afghanistan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Bangladesh, name is….
This Muslim country decides to send people to jail for missing Friday prayers, not Afghanistan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Bangladesh, name is....
Malaysia new rule: In a shocking development in Malaysia, the state of Terengganu has warned that it is going to fully implement Sharia law. And taking this forward, it has been warned that people who do not offer Friday Namaz will soon be sent to jail. In addition, it was also announced that Muslim men can be imprisoned for up to two years for not offering Friday Namaz without any solid reason.
This move is being seen as a symbol of inclination towards religious conservatism in multi-cultural Malaysia. Religious fanaticism has increased a lot in Malaysia during the tenure of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Just a few months ago, a centuries-old temple was demolished in Malaysia and a mosque was built there, which was inaugurated by Anwar Ibrahim.
What is the punishment?
The state of Terengganu, ruled by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party announced that first-time offenders will now face not only jail time but also a fine of up to 3,000 ringgit (Rs 61,780) or both for skipping Friday prayers without a valid reason, reports South China Morning Post. State Information, Preaching and Sharia Empowerment Minister Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi said the law aims to remind people that Friday prayers are not just a religious symbol but also an expression of obedience among Muslims.
Earlier in Terengganu state, only those who did not offer namaz for three consecutive Fridays had to face punishment. The strictness regarding namaz in this state is also being linked to politics. It is being said that Terengganu state is the political stronghold of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party. This party supports strict punishment for religious crimes. In such a situation, it wants to get maximum votes in the Muslim state by calling itself closer to Islam.
Terengganu ruled by a hardline Islamic party
Terengganu has a population of around 1.2 million. More than 99 percent of its population is Malay Muslim. This is the only state in Malaysia which has no opposition in its assembly. In the 2022 elections, the ruling Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party won all 32 seats in the state. Assembly elections are going to be held in this state in the next two years. In such a situation, there is a lot of pressure on the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party to repeat the previous performance.
