Malaysian Sultan bans use of word ‘Allah’ by non-Muslims and the Muslim Times’ Solution

This is what one would call the height of ignorance and petty mindedness. It is downright ridiculous.

Has this Sultan got a special copyright from his Maker? And where in Islam does it state that the word Allah can only be used by Muslims?

This is how fanatism starts...

Raziya

The Muslim Times | Alislam |  Subscribe                             Malaysian Sultan bans use of word 'Allah' by non-Muslims and the Muslim Times' Solution Epigraph: "Say, 'O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with Him, and that some of us take not others for Lords beside Allah.' But if they turn away, then say, 'Bear witness that we have submitted to God.'" (Al Quran 3:65) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers are twin skyscrapers and were tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. Source: Indian Express The Sultan of Malaysia's Selangor state has decreed that non-Muslims in the region have been barred from using the word "Allah", saying it is a sacred word exclusive to Muslims. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had expressed shock and regret over opposition DAP party's Secretary General Lim Guan Eng's recent remarks urging the Malaysian government to allow the word "Allah" to be used in the Malay version of the Bible, a statement from Selangor Islamic Affairs Council Secretary Mohd Misri Idris said yesterday. Lim, who is the Penang state Chief Minister, had made the remarks in his New Year message. "The Sultan made a decision and decreed that the word Allah is a sacred word specific to Muslims and it is prohibited to be used by any non-Muslim in Selangor, as stated in a 'fatwa' and gazetted on February 18, 2010," Mohd Misri said. He said the Sultan had stated that stern action could be taken against anyone who questioned the 'fatwa' that was issued according to state laws. The Muslim Times' Chief Editor's comments We, in the Muslim Times stand for the religious freedom for everyone.  I suggest that the Christians can start using web-based version of the Bible, to demonstrate the small mindedness of the Sultan to the whole world. They should host their Bible, with the world 'Allah,' free of charge in the Muslim Times, until the Sultan begins to respect the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights. To read more in the Muslim Times. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Muslim Times' Editorial team: If you like what you see, please forward it to friends and family.  To know more about us: click here. 1-800-WHY-ISLAM

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