Make Islam, Not Love
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
On Monday, President Ahmadinejad told Diane Sawyer on ABC: "You are asking me tough questions. You should ask about love." He should tell that to officials in Malaysia! They've taken steps to squelch Valentine's Day, saying it conflicts with "Islamic principles."
Oh, Please. Go take a cold shower in some rose water.Religious officials are urging couples in Muslim-majority Malaysia and Brunei to shun Valentine's Day, saying it conflicts with Islamic principles and could cause moral erosion.The warning came as florists, hotels and restaurants ramped up promotions for the occasion, offering roses inscribed with sentimental proclamations, idyllic seaside escapes and candlelight dinners with popular singers serenading lovers.
There are no laws banning Wednesday's celebration in either country, which advocate moderate Muslim teachings, but some officials noted that Saint Valentine was a Christian and feared that romantic revelries might prompt impure behavior among young people.
"From the point of view of Islam, this is not an advisable practice," said Muhammad Ramli Nuh, a state lawmaker who belongs to the ruling United Malays National Organization. "Unmarried couples might come together and mingle with each other in unacceptable ways."
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