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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.〔(http://www.emedia.com.my/a/r2?src_term=arqam ) (link dead) 〕 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.'' ==Origins== The movement, also known as Darul Arqam, started life as a relatively small group that withdrew into its own fairly remote peasant-style, self-contained community that practised strict adherence to an Islamic code and developed a home-based economy. In 1968, when Ashaari, who was an ex-government religious teacher, commenced a low profile ''halaqah'' (study group circle) at Datok Keramat, a Malay suburb of Kuala Lumpur. Initially, the group was better known as the Rumah Putih since the house where they met was painted white.〔 In the initial two years of its existence, the group received negative and sometimes apprehensive public response as the members stood out in their attire of white robes.〔 At one stage, the group was accused by its neighbourhood of being dakwah songsang which meant deviating from orthodox Islamic teachings and hence to be confronted.〔 Yet the group grew and was attracting an increasing number of young Malays.〔 On 28 February 1971, the group decided to change its name to Darul Arqam, in memory of a companion to Prophet Muhammad, Arqam ibn Abi Arqam, who allowed his house in Makkah to be used as the early meeting place for Muslims.〔 Ashaari and his followers attempted to join other dakwah groups such as the Jamaat al-tabligh and ABIM.〔 They attempted to join the former but withdrew due to methodological and philosophical differences.〔 Later they joined ABIM of which they enjoyed a cordial and friendly relationship.〔 For instance, Ashaari himself was even offered a post as ABIM chief in Selangor of which he declined.〔 He was later appointed ABIM chief of the dakwah bureau in the same state.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Al-Arqam」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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