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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Indonesia' strict Muslim province canes couple for sex outside marriage
A man and woman were publicly flogged 100 times each in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province on Wednesday after they were found guilty of sex outside marriage by a court operating under strict Islamic law. Sexual relations between an unmarried couple are outlawed in Aceh, which imposes a version of sharia, the Islamic legal code. Indonesia banned sex outside of marriage in its latest criminal code in 2022 but that law will not come into force until next year. The two were lashed in sets of 10 with a rattan stick as a small crowd watched on at a park in provincial capital Banda Aceh, and the female suspect was lashed by a woman, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. Three other suspects were caned a combined 49 times for alleged gambling and alcohol consumption. Caning retains strong support among Aceh's population as a common punishment for a range of offences, including gambling, drinking alcohol and adultery. Photo: EPA-EFE 'Today we are carrying out flogging punishment for perpetrators of adultery, alcohol consumption, and online gambling,' Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal told reporters.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Unmarried couple flogged 100 times in Indonesia's Aceh for sex outside marriage under strict Shariah law
BANDA ACEH, June 4 — A man and woman were publicly flogged 100 times each in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province on Wednesday after they were found guilty of sex outside marriage by a court operating under strict Islamic law. Sexual relations between an unmarried couple is outlawed in Aceh, which imposes a version of shariah, the Islamic legal code. Indonesia banned sex outside of marriage in its latest criminal code in 2022 but that law will not come into force until next year. The two were lashed in sets of 10 with a rattan stick as a small crowd watched on at a park in provincial capital Banda Aceh, and the female suspect was lashed by a woman, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. Three other suspects were caned a combined 49 times for alleged gambling and alcohol consumption. 'Today we are carrying out flogging punishment for perpetrators of adultery, alcohol consumption, and online gambling,' Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal told reporters. 'This becomes a moral lesson for the community at large. This flogging punishment becomes a gateway to repentance for them.' Medical services were on standby for all of those convicted. Rights groups have condemned the punishment as draconian. Yet caning retains strong support among Aceh's population as a common punishment for a range of offences including gambling, drinking alcohol and adultery. In February two men were publicly flogged more than 150 times after being found guilty of sexual relations. Gay sex is outlawed in Aceh. The region started using religious law after it was granted special autonomy in 2001, an attempt by the central government to quell a long-running separatist insurgency. — AFP
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Menstruating women should make standard haj intention, not conditional, says Perlis deputy mufti
MAKKAH, June 1 (Bernama) -- Female pilgrims who are menstruating do not need to make a conditional intention (niat ihram) when beginning their Haj rituals. Instead, they should make the standard intention for Haj to ensure their worship remains valid according to Islamic law. Perlis deputy mufti and Haj advisory chief, Tajul Urus Abdul Halim, said making a conditional intention is not encouraged, as it may affect the validity or completeness of the Haj. 'Women are advised not to make a conditional intention because the Haj journey in the Holy Land spans several days, so it is best to avoid doing so. 'If a woman makes a conditional intention, there is a risk her Haj may be considered invalid or incomplete if the condition attached to the intention is mistakenly believed to have been fulfilled.' he said. Tajul Urus added that making the intention (niat) is one of the main pillars of Haj and must be done either when leaving the accommodation or at the miqat (the designated place for ihram), regardless of whether the woman is menstruating or not. 'If a woman does not make the intention for Haj, she cannot perform the pilgrimage. Therefore, she must make the intention first, even if she is menstruating, as menstruation does not invalidate the Haj intention,' he said. He explained that menstruating women may still perform all the essential and obligatory rituals - such as standing (wukuf) in Arafah, spending the night (mabit) in Muzdalifah and Mina, and performing the stoning of the jamrah, except for the tawaf, which must be postponed until they are in a state of purity. Tajul Urus also clarified that pilgrims performing Haj and offering a sacrificial animal (qurban) are not bound by the recommended etiquettes followed by those performing qurban alone. 'They are not required to avoid actions such as cutting nails or removing hair, as these etiquettes are only encouraged for those offering a sacrifice but not performing Haj,' he said. MAKKAH, June 1 — Female pilgrims who are menstruating do not need to make a conditional intention (niat ihram) when beginning their Haj rituals. Instead, they should make the standard intention for Haj to ensure their worship remains valid according to Islamic law. Perlis deputy mufti and Haj advisory chief, Tajul Urus Abdul Halim, said making a conditional intention is not encouraged, as it may affect the validity or completeness of the Haj. 'Women are advised not to make a conditional intention because the Haj journey in the Holy Land spans several days, so it is best to avoid doing so. 'If a woman makes a conditional intention, there is a risk her Haj may be considered invalid or incomplete if the condition attached to the intention is mistakenly believed to have been fulfilled.' he said. Tajul Urus added that making the intention (niat) is one of the main pillars of Haj and must be done either when leaving the accommodation or at the miqat (the designated place for ihram), regardless of whether the woman is menstruating or not. 'If a woman does not make the intention for Haj, she cannot perform the pilgrimage. Therefore, she must make the intention first, even if she is menstruating, as menstruation does not invalidate the Haj intention,' he said. He explained that menstruating women may still perform all the essential and obligatory rituals - such as standing (wukuf) in Arafah, spending the night (mabit) in Muzdalifah and Mina, and performing the stoning of the jamrah, except for the tawaf, which must be postponed until they are in a state of purity. Tajul Urus also clarified that pilgrims performing Haj and offering a sacrificial animal (qurban) are not bound by the recommended etiquettes followed by those performing qurban alone. 'They are not required to avoid actions such as cutting nails or removing hair, as these etiquettes are only encouraged for those offering a sacrifice but not performing Haj,' he said. He further advised pilgrims to make proper preparations before starting their journey, including trimming nails and attending to personal grooming, to ensure comfort throughout the Haj. — Bernama
Asharq Al-Awsat
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to Deliver Arafat Day Sermon
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to deliver this year's Arafat Day sermon at the Namira Mosque, Saudi Arabia's Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said in a statement. Bin Humaid, a prominent religious and academic figure, was born in 1950 in Buraidah, in the Qassim region. He later moved to Makkah, where he completed his high school education in 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in Islamic law from Umm Al-Qura University in 1975, followed by a master's degree in 1976 and a PhD in Islamic jurisprudence and its principles in 1981, graduating with top honors. His academic career began at the same university, where he served as a teaching assistant, lecturer, and eventually associate professor. He later became head of the university's Islamic Economics Department. Bin Humaid was the first holder of a doctoral degree to be appointed as an imam at the Grand Mosque. Over the years, he held several high-profile positions, including Deputy President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and member of the Shura Council between 1993 and 2000. In 2000, he was appointed President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. A royal decree in 2002 named him Chairman of the Shura Council. In 2009, he became President of the Supreme Judicial Council. In 2012, he stepped down from the judiciary role at his request and was appointed a royal adviser with the rank of minister. The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that the Mataf, the circumambulation area around the Kaaba, is fully prepared to receive pilgrims during this year's Hajj, under comprehensive organizational plans aimed at ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of worshippers. The Mataf's operational capacity has reached 107,000 pilgrims per hour, across multiple levels, including the ground floor, first floor, two mezzanine levels, and the rooftop, it added. The entire Mataf area can accommodate up to 203,000 worshippers. Officials confirmed that the entire Mataf area has been made accessible exclusively for pilgrims performing Tawaf. Multiple main and secondary entrances have been designated to ease access to the area, with certain gates reserved for emergency and service use, all while ensuring full crowd-capacity management. The measures are part of broader efforts to streamline the performance of Hajj rituals and provide high-quality services to pilgrims, in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership.
Free Malaysia Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS Syura Council doesn't have to be involved in every decision, says spiritual adviser
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (left) and his deputy, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, are from the 'ulama' faction and can make most decisions without referring to the Syura Council, says the party's spiritual adviser. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and his deputy, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, need not refer to the Syura Council when making certain decisions, the party's spiritual adviser confirmed. Hashim Jasin said the top two leaders could bypass the Syura Council – the party's highest decision-making body – even when it came to issues related to Islamic laws. He said Hadi and Tuan Ibrahim were from the 'ulama' faction and were in a position to make such calls. 'However, when it comes to pertinent matters such as political pacts, like when it comes to either forming an alliance with DAP or breaking ties with them, the party's leadership would have to refer to us,' he told FMT. 'Such decisions are not left to the president alone to make. The Syura Council, which the president and his deputy also sit on, will have the final say.' Hashim was commenting on PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah's statement that there were decisions that the party's top two leaders could make without referring to the council. Amar had said this when insisting that the PAS president and deputy president must be 'religious scholars' who are able to make decisions in line with Islamic principles. PAS is expected to hold its party polls in September. It was previously reported that the election would involve a contest between the 'ulama' and 'professional' factions.
