The Swan in "Muallaf"
An award-winning actress who shaved her head for a film role has attracted criticism from influential muftis who say her act is unIslamic and sinful.
Sharifah Amani Syed Zainal Rashid, 21, drew widespread shock and interest after she went bald Tuesday, with photos of her splashed across the front pages of Malay-language newspapers a day later.
But muftis in the conservative Muslim country have called on authorities to issue guidelines to prevent Malay Muslim artistes, especially actresses, from extreme behaviour or dressing, the New Straits Times reported.
"Unlike Muslim men, going bald for women is forbidden in Islam. It is sinful for men to act or behave like a woman and vice versa," the mufti of central Selangor state, Mohamad Tamyis Abdul Majid was quoted as saying.
The mufti of northern Perak state, Harussani Idris, said Muslim artistes were becoming increasingly daring and warned them against being influenced by the actions of their foreign counterparts.
"As Muslims, we should not sacrifice our religion for the sake of wanting to be popular," Harussani was quoted as saying.
Sharifah Amani Syed Zainal Rashid, 21, drew widespread shock and interest after she went bald Tuesday, with photos of her splashed across the front pages of Malay-language newspapers a day later.
But muftis in the conservative Muslim country have called on authorities to issue guidelines to prevent Malay Muslim artistes, especially actresses, from extreme behaviour or dressing, the New Straits Times reported.
"Unlike Muslim men, going bald for women is forbidden in Islam. It is sinful for men to act or behave like a woman and vice versa," the mufti of central Selangor state, Mohamad Tamyis Abdul Majid was quoted as saying.
The mufti of northern Perak state, Harussani Idris, said Muslim artistes were becoming increasingly daring and warned them against being influenced by the actions of their foreign counterparts.
"As Muslims, we should not sacrifice our religion for the sake of wanting to be popular," Harussani was quoted as saying.
- AFP
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Rethinking Malaysia: Between Teh Tarik, KLCC and Starbucks: Are we a developed nation?
Date: 20 June 2007 (Wednesday)
Venue:Bar Council Auditorium, 13, 15 & 17 Leboh Pasar Besar, Kuala Lumpur
Time:2000 -2200
Time:2000 -2200
Panel 1: Mr. Pang Tee Kiat (Art Program Director of the Central Market Annexe)
Panel 2: Mr. Brian Yap (Senior writer of Klue Magazine)
Panel 3: Miss Yasmin Ahmad (Prominent Movie Director)
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6/19/2007
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