This is great news. If only Islamic jihadis were fastidious enough to insist on flying Rayani Airlines and no other. No such luck, alas.
Note also that when Rayani Airlines says it’s going to implement Sharia, everyone knows what it means: no alcohol, no pork, no visible female hair, no “immodest” uniforms, prayers before the flight. The only time any confusion arises about what exactly Sharia is when American states try to ban it, so as to preserve the freedom of speech, the equality of rights of all people before the law, and other principles that Sharia denies: then Islamic apologists such as Reza Aslan assure us that there are so many versions of Sharia that it cannot be defined as one particular thing. If that were so, why don’t “moderate” Malaysia, where 86% of Muslims want Sharia rule, and Rayani Airlines implement a “moderate” form of Sharia that allows for alcohol, pork, unveiled women, etc.? Because, of course, there is no such form of Sharia.
“Malaysia: World’s first Sharia-compliant airline revealed,” by Kate Ng, Independent, December 23, 2015 (thanks to Loren):
The world’s first airline compliant with Sharia law has been unveiled in Malaysia.
Rayani Airlines, a new low-cost airline, says it strictly follows Sharia rules “based on guidelines by relevant authorities”, according to managing director Jaafar Zamhari.
Speaking as the firm launched its maiden flight , Mr Zamhari announced the rules include mandatory hijabs for female Muslim cabin crew, while non-Muslims must wear “a decent uniform”.
Prayers will be recited before the departure of each flight – while alcohol is strictly forbidden and any food and beverages provided will be halal, according to local news outlet Astro Awani.
The airline currently only provides domestic flights, but plans to expand its network internationally over the next year.
Mr Zamhari mentioned plans to introduce routes in the Middle East and flights for the Umrah and Hajj, which are annual pilgrimages taken by Muslims to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Plans for a UK-based sharia-compliant airline are also underway, with the launch of Firnas Airways set for next year.
Firnas Airways, founded by Bangladeshi businessman Kazi Shafiqur Rahman, seeks to combine a “Sharia-compliant approach to funding, alcohol and food with a more upscale cabin product than available to many Islamic destinations”, reports Bloomberg.
Other airlines that comply with some Sharia laws include Emirates, which does not serve pork products on its flights, and Etihad, which has a travel prayer before take-off.
‘Sharia law’ refers to the legal framework based on the moral and legal code of Islam. Malaysia is a majority Muslim country, with over 61 per cent of the population identifying as Muslim.
According to an international Pew Research Centre poll of Muslims, 86 per cent of Muslim Malaysians surveyed agreed Sharia should be the official law of the land in their country….

Frank Scarn says
Pre-flight announcement: “Passengers are advised that there’ll be severe consequences for not securing seat trays and for not leaving their seats in the upright position.”
Dee says
Consequences will always be Sharia-compliant beheadings.
American says
I wonder, will rape of women and children be permitted? I guess the advantage here is that certainly 4 men will be available to act as witnesses such that the victim may continue to live, instead of being stoned for adultery – or will there be a convenient stoning pit in the back of the airplane?
Berzrkr50 says
I’ve heard that they’ll soon provide in-flight female circumcision to all that ask…
Scott M says
….Yes and suspected gay flight attendants and passengers will be ejected at 30,000 ft via special sharia-compliant ‘shutes’. ALLAH AKBAR!!!!!
Jaladhi says
If all non-Muslims boycott this airline, they wouldn’t in business for long!!
Foolster41 says
Well, considering this is from a Muslim majority nation, and will be only expanding to Muslim majority nations that are near by in the near future, I don’t think so.
That’s not to say that they won’t try to expand to a western nation. I’m sure when they do they will insist on head coverings for all non-muslims, but for now I dont see anyone but a Muslim using this airline anyway.
jewdog says
Will passengers be able to select gifts from a catalog? Perhaps sex-slaves taken as war booty will be listed.
pennant8 says
I wouldn’t advise any gays to book a flight on this airline given the Muslim practice of tossing them off of high places.
Ivan says
Appears the male flight attendants shown in the photo might lead the charge?
bcass2 says
The only bad part is, The pilots don’t know how to land, They just crash into TALL BUILDINGS.
Rev g says
No cocktail service, but perhaps a nice mixed drink of camel urine and milk?
Peggy says
And if that runs out the crew will be more than willing to contribute.
Don’t for one second think that you are consuming apple juice.
voytech says
Lmfao this comment section is on fire hilarious
William says
Will women passengers be seated in the back, and men toward the front? Obviously, you can’t having mixing of the sexes if Sharia-compliant.
Aardvark says
Mohammedan prayers before the flight are no substitute for maintenance engineers who grew up in a technologically savvy culture…
A proper pre-flight inspection beats ‘inshallah’ every time.
Michael Copeland says
“‘Sharia law’ refers to the legal framework based on the moral and legal code of Islam”,
says Kate Ng of the Independent.
Memo to Kate:
Islam has a body of Islamic rules which define what Islam is.
That body of rules is called “Sharia”, the Arabic for “path”.
Sharia is Islam, and Islam is Sharia, as Fouad Belkacem of Sharia4Belgium has helpfully explained.
Godwin says
Will passengers be turned away for wearing un-Islamic clothes. like skirts n shorts.?
Berzrkr50 says
I suppose all passengers will be required to wear suicide vests during their flight…
Don McKellar says
This is going to be the most dangerous plane in the skies considering the constant infighting and violence between Sunni and Shia moslems.
Debbie says
and will non-Muslims pay a much higher fare? the jizya pyament as a reminder of their inferior status?
ECAW says
If you decide to join the mile high club for chrissake make sure it’s with your wife (or one of those your right hand possesses)..
Plutarchus says
WHAT NO ONE HERE HAS REALIZED
(not even the esteemed Robert Spencer) is just how historic this is. For this is the first time since Mohammed’s Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem that sharia has been given a pair of wings-unless, of course, the four hijacked planes on 9/11 can be counted as sharia flights.
http://www.apollospeaks.com
Max Publius says
Considering Malaysian airlines’ poor arrival/survival record the last couple of years (one flight was intentionally plunged into the ocean by an Islamist suicide “martyr” pilot, one was blown out of the sky when pilot flew over a war zone with “inshallah” abandon or risk), adding useless restrictive codes for the crew to follow does not bode well for future arrivals/survivals. Not that I’d consider travelling to any Islamic state (note, small “s” in state!).
Omi says
Why are the women veiled, but the men not bearded?
Peggy says
Men have choices.
particolor says
Order a Beer and ask one of them !
Peter says
One would assume then that “shariah-compliant” means:
– segregation of non-Muslim passengers
– special clothing or identification for non-Muslims; non-Muslims are forbidden from wearing religious symbols
– non-Muslim seats must be lower in height than Muslim seats (special button on seats for that)
– non-Muslim passengers have to move to the side when Muslims walk the aisles
– if non-Muslims don’t follow the rules, all of them must suffer the whim of the Muslims
– non-Muslims are forbidden to pray, even if the ride gets real bumpy or the plane is about to crash
– Muslims can occupy non-Muslim areas at any time; non-Muslims must rise when a Muslim wishes to sit, and must be deferential to Muslims at all times
– the attendant call button must not sound like a bell (lest the angles be scared away)
– non-Muslims must speak softly when Muslims are praying
– non-Muslims are forbidden from not telling Muslims what they really think about them or the airline service
– the pilot must be a Muslim
They should just call it Allahu Akbar Airlines, at least until too many disappear or crash due to inshallah maintenance
Islam :- the religion of con artists says
“Plans for a UK-based sharia-compliant airline are also underway, with the launch of Firnas Airways set for next year.”
Flying into Saudi is one thing, but can you imagine getting landing rights to fly into any other “non Sharia” airport, Don McKellar is right, they would’nt last long with all the bickering, they might survive carrying only muslins, it would scare the shit of any others …
This is an interesting precedent though, if it takes off (pardon the pun) the other already islamic airlines that have permissions will follow suit, then it will only take one “Alla Akbar incident” and they’ll all loose their permissions to non muslim countries.. The airport authorities will instantly decide the risk isn’t worth it, at least the Saudi’s will be able to support their losses ..
“Sharia rules “based on guidelines by relevant authorities”
Other airlines that comply with some Sharia laws include Emirates, which does not serve pork products on its flights, and Etihad, which has a travel prayer before take-off.”
It’s interesting that Sharia, which is so strict and unbending with their rules, allow “only moderate rules” on airlines.
At least if some idiot decides they arn’t being “muslim enough” they’ll be blowing up only muslins ..
Roger Gangitano says
Hmmm …. No alcohol, No pork, No visible female hair, No “immodest” uniforms, and prayers before the flight – I don’t see a ban on goats or the “Mile High Club” I guess they’ll still accommodate their clients desires.
Aardvark says
Are the planes still shaped like a cross, or have they found a solution to that one?
Godwin says
Yeah, they should use Concords.
Raja says
Godwin,
FYI Concords are not in use anymore if i am right.It had noise and related issues..
Lioness says
I think he referring to the fact that the last Concord disintegrated on takeoff.
mortimer says
Slaves will be stowed with luggage on all Malaysia flights.
Kafirs will travel sub-tourist.
KrazyKafir says
So will Rayani Airlines allow Jewish passengers? If not, will they too be barred from US airports?
Peggy says
No self respecting Jew would even book a flight on that airline.
I hope that no self respecting Christian, Buddhist or Hindu would either.
Those righteous leftists can have a nice flight.
Raja says
Peggy,
May I add?
Those righteous leftists can have a nice flight…. and get killed at appropriate time AFTER ALL HE / SHE DESERVED IT?
Michael Brennick says
First class In flight entertainment : a live honor killing of either a disobedient daughter, an adulterous wife or a homosexual.
jchatboard says
What is all the fuss about? I seem to remember even back in the days of Imperial Airways most airline offered alternative food variations according to one’s religious requirements? Saudi was once an ALC free flight?
IMHO I would prefer to fly with an airline with a great safety record and provides a service than relying on some prayers directed too fictitious religions for flying?????
Also I have seen enough passengers in my lifetime praying for a safe journey so no need for a second (forced) rerun on-board before take-off????
Rock On Flyin’
Maybe I should mention there won’t be many Muddle East clientele booking flights with Rayani Air Air as the majority of Muddle East clientele start to tipple the minute the doors close and they leave Muddle East Air Space. FACT!!!!! Just take a look at the statistic of drunken drivers (Thursday/Friday night) on the King Fahd Causeway between Bahrain and Saudi…. And when the Qatar Bahrain Causeway (also referred to as the Qatar Bahrain Friendship Bridge) is eventually built whis will be another hot spot for drunken drivers.
Another question>>>>
What is Sharia and how is it applied in the Airline Industry?
jchatboard says
No doubt there would be a world outcry if a catholic mass (with wine & bread & confession) took place before take-off.
Truth says
Don’t forget about the special couples only section in the back of the plane, for the consummation of all of the child bride ‘marriages’. Sharia compliant, not a crime against humanity. Nothing to see here infidel.
Art says
So how will the crew and passengers know when they are facing east? What about every in in the aisle trying to pray at once? What if the seat belt sign is on? So many question.
Joseph says
Wonder what would happen if a kaffir in disguise wanted an unopened can of soda? ? ?
I say what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2015/…/the-dreaded-diet-coke-of-islamophobia
http://www.jihadwatch.org/…/united-airlines-fires-flight-attendant-in-diet-coke- islamophobia-inciden
Peter Charles says
Given their propensity to crash of late, still another reason not to go there in the first place. Of all the places to go on Earth, Indonesia is not even on my list,and never was. I’d much rather go back to St, Thomas VI..
Angemon says
Muhammad never flew in an airplane, so I’m guessing it involves a buraq. Or, at least, a camel and a catapult.
Matthieu Baudin says
But you can still follow the curves of their bodies with your eyes! Surely only black sacks will do the trick; and for that matter, is this really an appropriate occupation for pious Muslim girls?
Raja says
Matthieu,
That is refurbished Sharia for you my dear… Malaysia got it all wrong !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Semeru says
Spencer labels this Article Malaysia unveils world’s first fully Sharia-compliant airline
Here is another case of Spencer not fact checking.
Rayani Air is the fourth airline in the world to implement shariah-compliant rules. The other airlines include Royal Brunei Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Iran Air.
I flew with Royal Brunei Airlines from Bali to Bangkok in 1994, and it was sharia compliant then. It was rather freaky and unsettling to have a prayer just before take
Rayani Air is the first Malaysian sharia compliant air line, with only two aircraft. The biggest airline in SE Asia is Malaysian Air Asai
Sabri S. says
This is the best idea in aviation that I have ever seen.
A woman in hijab is stunningly beautiful, as these stewardesses
Can attest. If all transportation services followed this, the
Service would be better, the staff more pleasant, and the consumer
Experience more enjoyable!!
BC says
You are being ironic I assume? I hante always found airline staff to be pleasant and the service as expected
Stephen Rohaty says
UNLESS you are an infidel.
Davegreybeard says
“Plans for a UK-based sharia-compliant airline are also underway, with the launch of Firnas Airways set for next year.”
“Fiery Firnas Airways” good luck with that one!
BC says
Wait a moment. The ladies are wearing trousers which reveal their crotch area and behind if they bend down, that is hardly modest Muslim attire
Raja says
You are right BC, I noticed it too..
Raja says
Sharia compliant airline should provide Imams in every airplane like chaplains , how-to-behead literature, sharing beheading videos found with “nice” Muslims, ammunition takeaways form airplane ammunition store room after submitting to Islam, lots of nonsense science-Koran literature, preteen girls and so on.
Matt says
To be “sharia compliant”, those stewardesses would need to have their faces covered.
Stop spreading lies and bull$#!+, and stop being such cowards! You’d think y’all were born without spines. I’d gladly welcome a Muslim into my home if they needed a place to stay, because THAT’S WHAT JESUS WOULD DO!!!
underbed cat says
Permissible misdirection ……or fibbing, it’s O.K. to fib to do the job of acceptance of the ideology, (which wants sharia compliant to deceive and to fight against the nonbelievers) the big guy O.K.’s it not to worry.
Your fantasy won’t be disturbed for now. The courageous speak out, Jesus said “flee from evil”.
Raja says
Matt,
Would you not have spine to show the would be Muslim guest to your home how messed up Islam is ? and how it is a path to destruction for every human and for the world. Wouldn’t Jesus do that too?
Stephen Rohaty says
And the stewardesses are related to the pilots.
underbed cat says
Well, well,well. Sharia compliant stewardesses, to compliment the sharia compliant pilots who fly for the same airlines, now where did those missling planes go?….hmmmm. Finally a little truth comes forward.
That was a revealing bold move…..but one that represents that rest of the airport staff….including maintenance workers. Yikes.
As, they say”nothing to see here just move on.” Maybe someone can figure this out……
Edward says
An all Sharia compliant crew staffing and an “All American Made Boeing 737” is on the picture we see!
Have you ever wondered……if Islam dominates the entire world who is going to invent, design and build these magnificent birds?
When all of the Boeings stop flying because of old age or lack of parts the ME owners will have to de-mothball and commission all of their flying magic rugs! Hey, the pointed toe shoes are coming back in style again. Ah, just saying so, it’s OK…its PC!
“Have a Very Merry Christmas Day” we can say. Remember December 25th is a national Christmas Holliday; everyone!
Raja says
The Sharia compliant airline only PROVES that states with Muslim majority populace will NOT hesitate to tinker with superstition ridden Islam and be active torch bearer of the “hallowed” hateful, deceitful religion. Thanks to ISIS(a rag tag spent force in the name of Islam)we have the rearing of all ugly heads in the name Islam. It is dreadful to imagine how the world was during the Turkish rule. It is even more dreadful to imagine if the “caliphate” falls under a more powerful regime.
For now let us all enjoy the holidays.
Wish you happy holidays !
particolor says
WTF is Happy Holidays ?
MERRY CHRISTMAS ! 🙂
Must be a White House Employee ?
nacazo says
If you’re ever forced by need to fly this airline, don’t forget to bring with you a good supply of bacon bits, in a generic packaging, to spread its joy all over the aisles.