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The controversy initially with word "Allah"

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Unknown Date:

A devotee is seen doing some prayer inside a Church in Kuala Lumpur January 11, 2012. The controversy initially happened in 2010, after which an understanding was actually achieved between the Muslims and non-Muslims. It was understood then that Christians in East Malaysia have been using the term ‘Allah’ in the Malay version of the Bible for over a hundred years. Two days ago, Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, decreed that non-Muslims in the state are barred from using “Allah” as it is a sacred word exclusive to Muslims. The Government issued a statement to allow the word “Allah” to be used in the Malay version of the Bible according the local news report. Photo by Samsul Said.

The controversy initially with word "Allah"