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Poco-Poco Dance Has Been Haram in Perak Since 2011
The Perak State Fatwa Committee meeting held from January 24 to 26, 2011, recommended banning the poco-poco dance or exercise on the grounds that it is linked to religious beliefs and spirit worship, based on studies stating it is often practiced in Jamaica and has Christian characteristics. The meeting decided that this ban would be gazetted.
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Ustaz Kazim Forced to Sell Tahfiz Unit in Manjoi
Renowned preacher Datuk Mohd Kazim Elias, better known as Ustaz Kazim, has confirmed he will be selling the Al-Barakah Education Centre's Tahfiz Unit in Manjoi due to financial difficulties.
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Should a Marriage Course for Polygamy Be Established in Perak?
The state government, through the Perak Islamic Religious Department (Jaipk), has been urged to create a pre-marriage course module specifically for couples wishing to enter into polygamy in Perak, ensuring the objective of such marriages remains aligned with Islamic Sharia principles.
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Perak Awarded Malaysia's Best Zakat Distribution Innovation Award 2017
Recently, the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAiPK) was informed that they have been selected by the National Zakat Month (BZK) celebration committee as the recipient of the National Zakat Award (Best Innovation - Distribution) for 2017.
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Perak Launches First Mosque and Surau Study Class Module in Malaysia
The 35th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin, launched the mosque and surau takmir study class curriculum module and the Perak state takmir teacher code of ethics, the first of its kind in Malaysia, on November 17, 2017, at Dewan Saidina Abu Bakar, Perak Islamic Administration Institute (Intim).
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Explanation Regarding the Word 'Allah' on Hotel Mornington Sitiawan Slipper Soles
The incident that occurred on September 21, 2017, as Muslims were preparing to welcome Awal Muharram 1439H, shocked residents around the state of Perak, especially in the Manjung district, following the discovery and viral spread of images showing the word 'Allah' on the soles of slippers at Hotel Mornington Sitiawan.
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Statewide Solat Hajat Across Perak After Friday Prayers
The purpose of the Solat Hajat is clearly to pray for the liberation of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem from the cruelty of Israel. Datuk Mohd Yusop Hussin, as the director of the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPK), decided to order Solat Hajat in all mosques across Perak following a special sermon and the recitation of Qunut Nazillah last week.
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Perak Becomes the First State to Allow Online Divorce Applications
In this modern era of information technology, everything is at our fingertips, including simplifying the process of filing applications for Muslim couples seeking a divorce. A system known as MySolve has been developed to make it easier for couples experiencing marital issues to file for divorce. This system has been in development since early 2016.
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The Perak Exco Member Who Visits Villages to Teach Quran Recitation in Mosques
Do you know the Perak State Government Exco member serving as the Chairman of the Islamic Religious, Islamic Education, and Personality Development Committee? If you don't, keep reading as we at orangperak.com will briefly introduce him to you. This introduction is important so you know who holds office in Perak. We are referring to YB. Dato’ Drs. Mohd. Nizar bin Zakaria.