February 20, 2010
Women Beaten in Malaysia under Shariah Law
Jim Kouri, CPP
As a result of Shariah law being imposed in Malaysia, Muslim women were caned on Tuesday for engaging in illicit sex, a serious crime under strict Muslim law.
The three women are reportedly the first to receive such a brutal punishment under Shariah law. According to the Home Minister, Datuk Hishmmudin Hussein, two of the women were struck six times while the third was hit four times with a "cane" or "rotan." The punishment was meted out at Malaysia's Kajang federal prison.
Under Islamic rule, Malaysians have witnessed an increase in canings as a result of the nation moving from a secular legal system to one based on the Koran and the teachings of radical imams. Many were shocked to learn that last summer, a 32-year-old woman – Kartika Shukarno – was sentenced to be caned for the crime of consuming an alcoholic beverage. While the violent sentence created a firestorm in the country, Shukarno is still awaiting the execution of the caning sentence.
Originally, Malaysia was a federal constitutional elective monarchy. The system of government in Malaysia was closely modeled on that of Westminster parliamentary system, a legacy of British colonial rule. Since independence in 1957, Malaysia has been governed by a multi-party coalition known as The Alliance.
Legislative power was divided between federal and state legislatures. The parliament consisted of the lower house, the House of Representatives (literally the "Chamber of the People"), and the upper house, the Senate (literally the "Chamber of the Nation").
The Malaysian constitution guarantees religious freedom. However, the jurisdiction of Shariah court is becoming more powerful over matters such as marriage, inheritance, conversion and child custody. Despite being the supreme courts of the land, the Civil Courts (including the Federal Court) in principle cannot overrule any decision made by the Shariah Courts.
Hishammuddin claimed that he decided to bring to public attention the punishment given to the three women because there had been “too much hype” over Kartika’s sentence.
“People are saying that no woman has been caned before and that Kartika should not be caned. Today I am announcing that we have already done it. There is no hidden agenda, we are merely executing our responsibility,” he stated during a press conference yesterday.
The staunch Muslim minister declared that the three women did not suffer any cuts or abrasions from their beatings but assured the media that the punishment had a rehabilitative effect.
“They have all repented. They are also hoping that others will not go against the teachings of the religion,” he said, adding that the sentence was meted out according to Islamic rules.
Last month, the three women were found guilty of fornication by the Federal Shariah High Court sentenced to public caning
Minister Hishammuddin assured reporters that one of the women was released last Sunday after spending a month in prison. A second woman is expected to be released later this week, while the third is serving the rest of her jail term and is expected to be freed in June 2010.
Malaysian officials with the Malaysia Penal Department claim they have advisors who are experts from the Islamic Development Department, the Shariah Law Department and the Federal Prosecutor's Office to make certain the sentences are carried out according to recognized Islamic law.
The ministry agreed on the procedure for the caning of Muslim women offenders for Shariah offenses on December 4, 2010.
“I hope there will be no more issues arising from the caning sentence which can be imposed by the Shariah Court on Muslim women to protect the sanctity of Islam,” Hishammuddin told reporters.
“Look at the message behind the punishment. Illicit sex could easily lead to other social ills such as abortion and baby dumping. The punishment serves as a proposed solution for other social problems," he added.
FamilySecurityMatters.org Contributing Editor Jim Kouri, CPP is currently vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police and a staff writer for the New Media Alliance (thenma.org) as well as a columnist for AmericanDaily.Com, MensNewsDaily.Com, MichNews.Com, and he is syndicated by AXcessNews.Com.
Dear Mr. Kouri:
Duh! Who cares? Good for them. They only continue to prove that their theocracy is violent and catagorizes women as chattel. Of course, most of us who don't watch the Kouric propaganda news already know that.
I'd love to see that useless mouthpiece having to deal with life under sharia law.
Everyone in this country, or Europe for that matter, should read Spencer's "Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam.
It's an eyeopener for those dolts who preach "diversity" and "inclusion".
We are faced with a dedicated enemy, an enemy that will slaughter its own people 'for the cause'.
That's a tough one for our current batch of 'feel good' citizens who have no personal recollection of WWII.
I fear for my country, and this is not the country I grew up in.
Semper Fi
posted by: OregonBuzz
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 08:54 PM
Why does Shariah punish only the women? Is it because Muslim women have been relegated to second class status by Islam?
posted by: Truth Detector
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 03:58 PM
As the return of Christ gets closer & closer. Satan is turning up the hate & using his master religion (Islam) to destroy mankind as quickly as possible. As each country goes "Shariah" it breeds further radicals ready to pass on the destruction where ever they turn.
posted by: David Morris
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 05:52 AM
JOHN 8:3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?†They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.†Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?â€
“No one, sir,†she said.
“Then neither do I condemn you,†Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.â€
Which religion preaches forgiveness & which preaches hate...........??
posted by: David Morris
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 05:59 AM
