How many Shia countries are there in the world?

Large numbers of Shia Arab Muslims live in some Arab countries including Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, and Qatar. Shia Muslims are a numerical majority in Iraq and Bahrain. Approximately half of the population in Yemen and half of the Muslims in Lebanon are Shia Muslims.

Is Agnostic illegal in Malaysia?

The lawyers also pointed out that the Rukun Negara is not a law in itself. It is known as a national philosophy and a guide for Malaysians to live by. But there is no penalty for “breaching” the Rukun Negara, so an atheist cannot be said to be breaking the law by not having a faith.

Why is the Shia version of Islam banned in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, 99\% of Muslims are Sunni. We think that Shiite is misguided from the truth and that makes it a wrong version of Islam. That’s why it’s banned. We think Shiite’s teaching are wrong and should not be teach to our people.

What are the laws regarding Muslims in Malaysia?

The Constitution of Malaysia declares that Islam is the official religion of the Federation, and while it does not import Islamic principles into the constitution, it features some laws regarding Muslims. First of all the creation of Syariah Courts under the states, to adjudicate over Muslims.

How Malaysia’s 13 jurisdictions deal with Syiah Islam?

When it comes to Syiah Islam, there are 13 different policies for 13 different jurisdictions where each of them have their own unique way in dealing with Shia Muslims. For those who don’t know there’s no forced conversion imposed on Shia Muslims in Malaysia to convert to Sunni or prohibitions to prevent them from entering mosques all over Malaysia.

Is it legal to wear a bikini in Malaysia?

Bikinis are banned in Kelantan and Terengganu, and if you’re planning to go nude on any of Malaysia’s beaches, please don’t. Skinny-dipping and nude sunbathing aren’t explicitly illegal, but depending on your prosecutor, you could be charged under Section 294 (a) of the Penal Code, and fined, imprisoned up to 3 months, or both.