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Islamic religious sect based in Malaysia For the high school Al-Arqam in Sacramento, California, see Masjid Annur Islamic Center . Al-Arqam , also known as Darul Arqam , is a Malaysian -based Islamic movement founded by Ashaari Muhammad . Named after Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam , a companion of Muhammad , the movement was officially banned by the Malaysian federal government on 21 October 1994. Following the ban, over five members, including Ashaari Muhammad, were arrested in Thailand under the Internal Security Act (ISA) and deported to Malaysia. Despite the ban, the movement's influence persisted through several business ventures that became widely recognized, including the Rufaqa' Corporation, Global Ikhwan, and GISBH (Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings). These enterprises, particularly Global Ikhwan, attracted widespread media attention, notably for the Ikhwan Polygamy Club and Obedient Wives Club which were perceived as efforts to revive Al-Arqam. In addition to its business ventures, the movement continued to face scrutiny for its religious teachings. Two books authored by Khadijah Aam, Ashaari’s wife, were banned on religious grounds for claims that Ashaari had been empowered by God with supernatural abilities. These claims further fueled concerns among religious authorities about Al-Arqam’s deviance from orthodox Islamic teachings. Political Islam in Southeast Asia . The Politics of Islam in Contemporary Malaysia . The New York Times . Global Ikhwan "Preaching good sex, Muslim-inspired Obedient Wives Club spreads in Asia" . The Malay Mail . 2011 .
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Al-Arqam was a former Islamic religious movement in Malaysia . The movement was banned by the federal government on 21 October 1994. More than 5 Al-Arqam members including Ashaari Mohammad (leader of movement) were arrested under Internal Security Act (ISA) in Thailand and were flown back to Malaysia to be detained. Some of the latest articles written on Al-arqam (written in Bahasa Malaysia) are listed at this Harian Metro site [1] A news article by Bernama on the banning of 2 books written by Khadijah Aam at [2] It is alleged that the Ikhwan Polygamy Club is a modern attempt to revive Al-Arqam.
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Al-Arqam is a Malaysian -based Islamic religious sect, founded by Ashaari Mohammad .The sect was banned by the Malaysian federal government on 21 October 1994. More than 5 Al-Arqam members including Ashaari Mohammad (leader of movement) were arrested under Internal Security Act (ISA) in Thailand and were flown back to Malaysia to be detained. The sect is associated with the Global Ikhwan group of companies.Since the banning of Al-Arqam, a number of activities sponsored by the group have been attracted widespread media attention and criticism, including the Ikhwan Polygamy Club and the Obedient Wives Club , which have been seen as attempts to revive Al-Arqam.Some of the latest articles written on Al-arqam (written in Malaysian language ) are listed at this Harian Metro site.Two books written by Khadijah Aam, Ashaari Mohammad 's wife, have been banned on religious grounds, including the claim that Ashaari Mohammad had been empowered by Allah with supernatural powers.Global Ikhwan : Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored ( |url-status= suggested) ( help ) Gooch, Liz (6 January 2010).
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Al-Arqam is a Malaysian -based Islamic religious sect, founded by Ashaari Mohammad . The sect was banned by the Malaysian federal government on 21 October 1994. More than 5 Al-Arqam members including Ashaari Mohammad (leader of movement) were arrested under Internal Security Act (ISA) in Thailand and were flown back to Malaysia to be detained. The sect is associated with the Global Ikhwan group of companies. Since the banning of Al-Arqam, a number of activities sponsored by the group have been attracted widespread media attention and criticism, including the Ikhwan Polygamy Club and the Obedient Wives Club , which have been seen as attempts to revive Al-Arqam. Some of the latest articles written on Al-arqam (written in Malaysian language ) are listed at this Harian Metro site. Two books written by Khadijah Aam, Ashaari Mohammad 's wife, have been banned on religious grounds, including the claim that Ashaari Mohammad had been empowered by Allah with supernatural powers.
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Al-Arqam is a Malaysian -based Islamic religious sect, founded by Ashaari Mohammad . The sect was banned by the Malaysian federal government on 21 October 1994. More than 5 Al-Arqam members including Ashaari Mohammad (leader of movement) were arrested under Internal Security Act (ISA) in Thailand and were flown back to Malaysia to be detained. The sect is associated with the Global Ikhwan group of companies. Since the banning of Al-Arqam, a number of activities sponsored by the group have been attracted widespread media attention and criticism, including the Ikhwan Polygamy Club and the Obedient Wives Club , which have been seen as attempts to revive Al-Arqam. Two books written by Khadijah Aam, Ashaari Mohammad's wife, have been banned on religious grounds, including the claim that Ashaari Mohammad had been empowered by Allah with supernatural powers.
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “former islamic religious movement in malaysia”. Today it says “malaysian -based islamic movement founded by ashaari muhammad”. Sections present on October 6, 2023 no longer exist: “Arqamnomics; Socio-religious activities; Challenges to the state; Possible existence of a revolutionary army; Arrest of Leaders; Attempts at Revival”. Read the current article and compare.
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former islamic religious movement in malaysia
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malaysian -based islamic movement founded by ashaari muhammad
Sections that no longer exist
Present on October 6, 2023, absent today, with no near-matching heading in the current article and the article shorter overall, so this is not a renamed heading or a topic absorbed into a fuller treatment. 6 sections of 400 characters or more gone since October 6 2023, with the article 12,607 characters shorter.
Arqamnomics
Socio-religious activities
Challenges to the state
Possible existence of a revolutionary army
Arrest of Leaders
Attempts at Revival
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