MALAYSIA: Although Malaysia’s green wave has lost momentum, some still hold the misconception that cultural practices unrelated to religion can be deemed religiously wrong. A striking example is the belief among certain individuals that using chopsticks is “haram” for Muslims. In reality, chopsticks are simply a cultural utensil with no religious prohibition attached. Chopsticks originated in China, with the earliest confirmed use dating back to…
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