Issuing fatwa without knowledge is a sin - Pahang Mufti
Anyone with no knowledge on fatwa (Islamic religious edict) but issues one to the public, is committing a sin, according to Pahang Mufti Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Rahman Osman.
Wed Jan 04 2017
Saudi revives 15-year-old anti-Pokemon fatwa
The Pokemon game was un-Islamic as it contains polytheism, said the 2001 religious edict, without specifically referring to the popular smartphone app.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Canadian imams issue fatwa against Islamic State
A group of Canadian imams and religious scholars issued a religious edict against the Islamic State group Wednesday, denouncing its threats against and recruitment in Canada.
Thu Mar 12 2015
Nik Aziz, as we remember him (1931 - 2015)
Amongst PAS supporters, Nik Abdul Aziz is held in awe and treated with great reverence. They hold him in such an elevated position that whatever he says; many almost consider fatwa (religious edict).
Fri Feb 13 2015
OINK! OINK! CALL A PIG A BABI
The porcine putsch is wholly derived from the religious edict that pork is not to be consumed and is deemed HARAM (illegal according to religion).
Tue Jun 03 2014
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024