Controversial polygamy club plans to set up branches in Indonesia.Byline: ANI Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (kwä`lə l  m`pr), city (1990 est. pop. , Oct 20 (ANI): It has emerged that the controversial
Ikhwan Polygamy polygamy: see marriage. polygamy Marriage to more than one spouse at a time. Although the term may also refer to polyandry (marriage to more than one man), it is often used as a synonym for polygyny (marriage to more than one woman), which appears Club is planning to set up branches in Indonesia. A branch already exists in Bandung, launched by the Malaysian chapter chairman Hatijah Aam, the second wife of Ashaari Muhammad, who is the founder of the now-defunct Al-Arqam movement. The club was launched in an upscale hotel, and the event themed "Polygamy as panacea to win the love of God" attracted 150 people. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Jakarta Globe, Hatijah plans to open more branches in Indonesia. "I have travelled throughout Indonesia to convey the mission of polygamy," the Star Online quoted her as telling the newspaper. Hatijah said the club in Malaysia, set up in August, currently had 300 members from various countries, including Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East and Thailand. Last month, former Al-Arqam member and legal adviser Zabidi Mohamed had said that the setting up of the club in Malaysia was an attempt to revive the defunct movement. "The name and the packaging may be different, but the people leading it are the same ones," he said. The polygamy club is managed by Global Ikhwan Sdn Bhd SDN BHD Sendirian Berhad (Malay equivalent to incorporated) , which was set up by former Al-Arqam members after their previous outfit, Rufaqa Corporation Sdn Bhd, was busted bust·ed adj. 1. Slang a. Smashed or broken: busted glass; a busted rib. b. Out of order; inoperable: a busted vending machine. 2. by the religious authorities a few years ago. Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mahmood Adam was reported to have said last month that the ministry was keeping a close eye on the club and was waiting for the right time to act. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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