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The Sun
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Sun
SIS removes ‘Islam' from name after Selangor Sultan's advice, stands firm on women's rights
PETALING JAYA: Women's rights group Sisters in Islam (SIS) has officially removed the word 'Islam' from its public name following advice from the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Its executive director, Rozana Isa, said the decision was made during an extraordinary general meeting on 11 July, and the group will now go by its registered name, SIS Forum (Malaysia). 'Although we've dropped the word 'Islam' from our pen name, we remain committed to advocating for gender equality and justice in Islamic family law,' she said in a statement. 'At the end of the day, what matters most is our work for Muslim women and all Malaysians,' she added. Previously, Sultan Sharafuddin had expressed disappointment with parts of a Federal Court ruling regarding the application of a July 31, 2014 fatwa. The ruling stated that the fatwa did not apply to SIS Forum (Malaysia) as a company or institution, but only to individuals. In a statement on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, the Sultan emphasised that the use of the word 'Islam' by SIS Forum (Malaysia) in its name and publications could cause confusion among Muslims. Following the court's decision, the Sultan, as the Head of Islam in Selangor, urged the group to stop using 'Sisters in Islam' in any of its materials or platforms. 'This is to ensure that the word 'Islam' is not used freely for the benefit and interests of the company,' the statement said. Rozana expressed hope that the decision from the extraordinary general meeting would finally end the long-standing dispute over the group's name and allow it to continue working respectfully with all parties. 'SIS Forum (Malaysia) will continue engaging scholars, community leaders, and institutions to ensure no woman is left behind in the pursuit of justice,' she said. 'A woman is equal in the eyes of God, so she should also be seen and treated as equal in the eyes of man.'
Boston Globe
an hour ago
- Boston Globe
NYPD officer killed in Manhattan office shooting to be laid to rest
Islam's funeral will take place at Parkchester Jame Masjid Funeral Home in the Bronx. There will be separate viewings for men, women and close friends and family, followed by a prayer service. He will then be buried at a cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey. Islam was the gunman's first victim when he strode into the lobby of the Park Avenue office tower with an AR-15-style rifle at around 6:30 p.m. and immediately opened fire. Islam had been working a department-approved private security detail in uniform at the time. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up An immigrant from Bangladesh, Islam had worked his way up the nation's largest police force, serving as a school safety agent before becoming a patrol officer less than four years ago. Advertisement He was assigned to a precinct in the Bronx, the city borough where he lived with his wife and two young sons. The couple is also expecting the birth of their third child soon. 'He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice,' Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. 'He died as he lived. A hero.' Advertisement Another victim, Julia Hyman, was buried following an emotional service Wednesday at a Manhattan synagogue. The 27-year-old Cornell University graduate had worked for Rudin Management, which owns the building. Funeral arrangements for the two other victims, security guard Aland Etienne and investment firm executive Wesley LePatner, have not been made public. Police have identified the gunman as Shane Tamura, a 27-year old former high school football player, who authorities say drove from his home in Las Vegas to Manhattan because he believed he had a brain disease linked to contact sports and accused the NFL of hiding the dangers of playing football. Police have said the casino worker had a history of mental illness, but they haven't elaborated other than to say they found psychiatric medication prescribed to him at his residence in Las Vegas.
Winnipeg Free Press
an hour ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
NYPD officer killed in Manhattan office shooting to be laid to rest
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer who was among the four people shot and killed by a gunman during a rampage at a Manhattan office tower will be laid to rest Thursday. Officer Didarul Islam, 36, was fatally shot Monday in a midtown building housing the National Football League's headquarters. A security guard, real estate firm employee and investment firm executive were also killed. The gunman also shot and wounded a fifth victim, an NFL employee, before killing himself. Islam's funeral will take place at Parkchester Jame Masjid Funeral Home in the Bronx. There will be separate viewings for men, women and close friends and family, followed by a prayer service. He will then be buried at a cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey. Islam was the gunman's first victim when he strode into the lobby of the Park Avenue office tower with an AR-15-style rifle at around 6:30 p.m. and immediately opened fire. Islam had been working a department-approved private security detail in uniform at the time. An immigrant from Bangladesh, Islam had worked his way up the nation's largest police force, serving as a school safety agent before becoming a patrol officer less than four years ago. He was assigned to a precinct in the Bronx, the city borough where he lived with his wife and two young sons. The couple is also expecting the birth of their third child soon. 'He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice,' Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. 'He died as he lived. A hero.' Another victim, Julia Hyman, was buried following an emotional service Wednesday at a Manhattan synagogue. The 27-year-old Cornell University graduate had worked for Rudin Management, which owns the building. Funeral arrangements for the two other victims, security guard Aland Etienne and investment firm executive Wesley LePatner, have not been made public. Police have identified the gunman as Shane Tamura, a 27-year old former high school football player, who authorities say drove from his home in Las Vegas to Manhattan because he believed he had a brain disease linked to contact sports and accused the NFL of hiding the dangers of playing football. Police have said the casino worker had a history of mental illness, but they haven't elaborated other than to say they found psychiatric medication prescribed to him at his residence in Las Vegas.
Hamilton Spectator
2 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
NYPD officer killed in Manhattan office shooting to be laid to rest
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer who was among the four people shot and killed by a gunman during a rampage at a Manhattan office tower will be laid to rest Thursday. Officer Didarul Islam, 36, was fatally shot Monday in a midtown building housing the National Football League's headquarters. A security guard, real estate firm employee and investment firm executive were also killed. The gunman also shot and wounded a fifth victim, an NFL employee, before killing himself. Islam's funeral will take place at Parkchester Jame Masjid Funeral Home in the Bronx. There will be separate viewings for men, women and close friends and family, followed by a prayer service. He will then be buried at a cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey. Islam was the gunman's first victim when he strode into the lobby of the Park Avenue office tower with an AR-15-style rifle at around 6:30 p.m. and immediately opened fire. Islam had been working a department-approved private security detail in uniform at the time. An immigrant from Bangladesh, Islam had worked his way up the nation's largest police force, serving as a school safety agent before becoming a patrol officer less than four years ago. He was assigned to a precinct in the Bronx, the city borough where he lived with his wife and two young sons. The couple is also expecting the birth of their third child soon. 'He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice,' Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. 'He died as he lived. A hero.' Another victim, Julia Hyman, was buried following an emotional service Wednesday at a Manhattan synagogue. The 27-year-old Cornell University graduate had worked for Rudin Management, which owns the building. Funeral arrangements for the two other victims, security guard Aland Etienne and investment firm executive Wesley LePatner, have not been made public. Police have identified the gunman as Shane Tamura, a 27-year old former high school football player, who authorities say drove from his home in Las Vegas to Manhattan because he believed he had a brain disease linked to contact sports and accused the NFL of hiding the dangers of playing football. Police have said the casino worker had a history of mental illness, but they haven't elaborated other than to say they found psychiatric medication prescribed to him at his residence in Las Vegas. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
New Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sisters in Islam drops 'Islam' from name following Selangor Sultan's advice
PETALING JAYA: Sisters in Islam (SIS) has removed the word "Islam" from its public name, following advice from the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. The group announced that the decision was made at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 11. It will now operate under its registered name, SIS Forum (Malaysia). "Even as we drop the word 'Islam' from our pen name, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advocating for gender equality and justice in Islamic family law. "At the end of the day, it is the work we do for Muslim women and for Malaysian citizens that matters most," said its executive director Rozana Isa in a statement today. On July 19, Sultan Sharafuddin urged SIS Forum (Malaysia) to no longer use the term 'Sisters in Islam' in any form of publication on any platform associated with their company. In a statement on the Selangor Royal Office's Facebook page, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said the use of the word "Islam" by SIS Forum (Malaysia) could confuse Muslims. "In relation to the Federal Court decision, Sultan of Selangor, as the head of the Islamic religion in Selangor, urges that SIS Forum (Malaysia) no longer use the term 'Sisters in Islam' in any form of publication on any platform associated with their company. "This is to ensure that the word 'Islam' is not used arbitrarily for the benefit and interest of the company," read the statement. He had expressed disappointment over a Federal Court ruling that a 2014 fatwa does not apply to Sisters in Islam Forum (Malaysia), a company, but only to individuals. In a landmark decision on June 19, the Federal Court had ruled that a Selangor fatwa declaring liberalism and religious pluralism as deviant cannot be applied to Sisters in Islam (SIS) Malaysia Forum, a company limited by guarantee, as it is not a natural person professing the religion of Islam. Rozana hoped that the name change would put an end to a long-standing contention over the organisation's name and allow the group to continue its mission in good faith with all parties. "Women are equal in the eyes of God. Surely, they must also be seen and treated as equal in the eyes of men. "Unfortunately, for too long, our work has been misrepresented and misunderstood by some quarters. "We are not here to challenge Islam, but to ask that laws meant to protect women do not fail them," she said.
