Soul singer Erykah Badu's Allah tattoos upsets Malaysians

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
By AFP
Singer Erykah Badu's body art is causing anger in Malaysia.
MALAYSIA - A newspaper in Muslim-majority Malaysia apologised after it came under fire for running a photo of American singer Erykah Badu showing body art that included the Arabic word for Allah. The controversial soul artist is scheduled to perform in the capital Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, and a preview story in The Star daily on Monday included a photo showing various symbols on her upper body including some in Arabic and Hebrew. Tattoos are forbidden in Islam and many Muslims also frown upon depictions of the word Allah that are deemed frivolous or disrespectful. [link]

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Ernest Disney-Britton said…
Her concert got canceled by the government over the tattoos. Still looking for a statement from Badu. http://www.mysinchew.com/node/70749
Tue Feb 28, 06:46:00 AM EST
Ernest Disney-Britton said…
Erykah Badu will be in Indianapolis at the Murat Theatre on May 11. I may have to go to Indianapolis for the show for a closer look at the controversial tatts.
http://www.erykah-badu.com/
Tue Feb 28, 06:50:00 AM EST
Ernest O. Britton said…
Of course you already knew this, but if you come, you can certainly stay with us. We are two blocks from the Murat, so it's ideal. We might join you. I can't wait to hear what she says about the controversey.
Tue Feb 28, 08:36:00 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Everything on your site is hateful, and anti-Christian.
Tue Feb 28, 01:34:00 PM EST
Erykah Badu said…
It's sad, because we traveled a long way. But I'm totally understanding of protection of the laws and its people. He doesn't want anything to happen. I'm good with that. I think art is often misunderstood in the realm of religion, and it's OK. In America, it's a lot different. Art is also misunderstood but it is not such a harsh gesture to promote the names of God. I am learning and understanding about Islam in other countries more as we travel.
Thu Mar 01, 11:41:00 AM EST
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