By Romulus Marshall
Muslims have been known to “hijack” pretty much anything
they can get their hands on over the years, but interestingly enough, this time
they’ve managed to hijack a word.
Malaysia’s leader, Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, decreed it a
crime in Malaysia for Christians and other non-Muslims to utter the word
“Allah” as it is exclusive only to Muslims.
"His Highness deeply regrets that his decree has been
taken lightly by certain quarters," said Mohd Misri, adding that the
sultan has also instructed Mais and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department
(Jais) to take "stern action" against any Muslim or non-Muslim who
ignore the edict issued according to Selangor laws.
No word yet on what the punishment is - but in this part of
the world, you get 10 lashes for spitting out your gum on the sidewalk, so I
would imagine that “stern action” would range anywhere from ripping out your
tongue to permanently sealing your rectum shut.
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