Yo-YOGA!

Will Yo-ga with me?

I try not to get myself involved in controversy with regards to any religion as we all know we are living in Malaysia with all the ethnic backgrounds and what not.

But somehow the stirring of the ‘hornets’ nest’ issue at the moment is with regards to the so called Yoga ‘Fatwa’ (religious edict) by the Islamic Fatwa council is so hard to ignore or put out of thought.

That is why I try not to issue my own idea on it as you know it might be construed as sensitive as I am not inclined to or practicing the Islamic faith, where people will say ‘What do you know?’.

However there are some Malaysian blogs that I would like to share with regards to the matter especially with the intro from Din Merican on wondering what is happening in Malaysia.

The Other Malaysia blog also agreed that such a ruling is shameful even to the Muslim community and expressed the fear that Muslims in Malaysia are being policed and guarded than ever before.

Kehidupan Bozo questions the wisdom of the move and felt that the council should not try to control the thoughts and ideas of other Muslims.

It was only today that three rulers - from Selangor, Perak and Negeri Sembilan - have expressed disapproval that the monarchy was bypassed in the matter. – Malaysian Insider

Under Malaysian law, the sultans are the head of Islam in their states, and the King is the head of religion for the country.

On Wednesday, due to intense pressure and trying to be popular before his way out Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi added his voice to the issue, saying that "a physical regime with no elements of worship can continue".

So for now back to square one or status quo at the moment and probably to those who issue the verdict, - some heads will roll. More follow up on the issue, if I got the time.