The Malaysian carmaker Proton has announced plans to develop an "Islamic car", designed for Muslim motorists.
Proton is planning on teaming up with manufacturers in Iran and Turkey to create the unique vehicle.
The car could boast special features like a compass pointing to Mecca and a dedicated space to keep a copy of the Koran and a headscarf.
The idea came during a visit to the Middle East by a delegation of Malaysian politicians and businessmen.
Malaysian press reports say officials in Iran originally suggested the idea.
Safety features or fuel economy is one way of selling a car, but Proton thinks vehicles designed specifically for Muslims across the world represent a huge gap in the market.
maybe we can get north_malaysian one of these "islamic" cars.
well...
as Muslim Knight said... "Proton" is not an Islamic company.... they just introducing an "Islamic Theme" car for Muslim market...
My father drives a Proton, so do both of my sisters... but I drive a Hyundai.
- for the hijab compartment -
I think it's useful for Muslimat in Turkey or France where they cant wear Hijab in public places...
Or maybe as a stand-by hijab, in case your baby throw-up or urinate on your hijab...
- for the Koran compartment -
it's useful for people like a Hafiz, or religious teacher, or any ordinary Muslim who read the Koran frequently while travelling... at least the Koran wont fall off if you hit something or an emergency break scenario...
- Qibla Compass -
I just consider it as a gift for Muslim buyer.... I dont think a car is a comfortable place to perform salah.
Suggestions:
- compartment for Prayer Mat
- compartment for your slipper/shoe (in case there are shoe thieves around the mosque)
- MP3/CD Player with freebies of Koranic, Islamic Studies or Nashid CDs
- compartment for drink and simple food (in case you have to do your iftaar inside your car due to the traffic jams)
- Free booklet on how to perform Jama' & Qasr Prayers while travelling
25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.
Juara is the mobile washing machine they made long time ago. At times I think it could actually combine with other box-like models to form Voltron, the Defender of the Universe.
Juara is the mobile washing machine they made long time ago. At times I think it could actually combine with other box-like models to form Voltron, the Defender of the Universe.
but it is better than the Cha Ya Nun Alif made...
25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.
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