Two Malaysian Shia Muslims Prepare for Trial

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FROM ABNA.IR:

Two Malaysian Shia Muslims Prepare for Trial

Two Shia Muslims are scheduled to go on trial in a religious court this week over allegations that they possessed books that violate an edict that only the Sunni branch of Islam can be promoted in Malaysia.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Two Shia Muslims are scheduled to go on trial in a religious court this week over allegations that they possessed books that violate an edict that only the Sunni branch of Islam can be promoted in Malaysia.

Nur Azah Abdul Halim, 41 years old, and Mohammad Ridzuan Yusof, 31, who were arrested in August, have pleaded not guilty to having books on Shia teachings. Ms. Nur, a homeopathic practitioner, and Mr. Mohammad, a restaurant owner, are from the state of Perak, about three hours' drive north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

The case highlights a complaint of some Shia followers in Malaysia—that they are not allowed to freely practice their faith.

"We are treated very unfairly," Ms. Nur said. "We are treated like criminals just because we want to follow Shia Islam."

Mr. Mohammad couldn't be reached for comment.

Malaysia has two parallel legal tracks: traditional common law, applying to everyone, and Shariah law, Islamic codes on religious observance and family matters that apply only to Muslims.

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