Concerns over rise of Salafism in the country

 The rise of Salafism or Wahhabism in Malaysia has resulted in controversial edicts (fatwas) being issued, to the extent of interfering in the personal lives of Muslims.

An associate professor at the Sociology Department at National University of Singapore, expressed disbelief over the recent proposal to impose jail term and fine on Muslim men who miss Friday prayers for three consecutive weeks.

He added that this situation will create a culture of fear and hypocrisy, as Muslims will pray simply for the sake of praying.”

He went on saying that another example  was Putrajaya’s campaign last year to vilify and demonize Shia followers in the country, adding that the Malay language newspapers were the worst of all the media as they printed lies and falsehoods about the Shias.