Academic laments disconnect between Islamic teachings and conduct

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PETALING JAYA: An academic believes there is a disconnect between Islamic teachings and how Muslims conduct themselves in Malaysia.

Anis Yusal Yusoff of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Institute of Ethnic Studies said Muslims appeared to be “selective” over what is permissible and impermissible in Islam.

“For instance, both the consumption of pork and corruption are impermissible in Islam.

“While many Muslims strictly obey the former, it appears there is a disregard for the latter,” he said during a forum on the topic of Islam in Malaysia.

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