3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (742+ words) SEPTEMBER 11 — Unknown to possibly many people, particularly Muslims in Malaysia, there appears to be an easier path to Heaven. The process is quite straightforward. Well, at least according to PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan. He reportedly said Muslims who joined his…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (338+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Differences in political support should not lead to a punitive or condescending attitude towards others, let alone linking salvation in the hereafter to membership of or support for any political organisation. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (303+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Prominent Egyptian scholar Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Syahawi has advised that Islamic classical heritage (turath) must continue to be preserved, while new technology should be leveraged to document and sustain Islamic scholarly heritage. This message was delivered when…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (692+ words) TAUNGBYONE (Myanmar), Aug 30 — As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, “spirit consorts” gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy. Drinking, dancing and swooning, the dazzling mediums communed…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (692+ words) TAUNGBYONE (Myanmar), Aug 30 — As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, “spirit consorts” gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy. Drinking, dancing and swooning, the dazzling mediums communed…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (299+ words) IPOH, Aug 25 — The unity of Muslims is facing growing challenges due to differences in politics, religious schools of thought, race and personal interests, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said. Sultan Nazrin said these factors, coupled with the pursuit of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (252+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The Sri Sendayan Mosque in Negeri Sembilan was named the 2026 “Global Outstanding Mosque of the Year” at the World Islamic Tourism & Trade Awards (WITA) 2026 ceremony held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur last night. In a…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (246+ words) SINGAPORE, Aug 21 — With temperatures soaring and hazy skies looming, Friday prayer sermons at mosques across Singapore are getting a temporary trim. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) announced today that the first sermon will be slashed from the usual…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (592+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has claimed that Muslims are less involved in corruption compared to non-Muslims, arguing that Islamic institutions such as Tabung Haji are singled out for scrutiny specifically because of their religious…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (213+ words) BATU PAHAT, Aug 16 — Muslims have been urged to observe proper conduct and good morals and refrain from immoral behaviour, especially in places of worship such as mosques and surau. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Dr Zulkifli…...