women, and places unfair responsibility on wives. They further argue it reduces Islamic marriage to a sexual exchange. As a representative of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore said, "Happiness in a marriage goes beyond receiving sexual fulfillment from one's wife." Minister Shahrizat Jalil of the Women, Family and Community Development agreed, noting "To hinge fidelity, domestic violence and the fulfillment of a husband’s responsibilities purely on a wife's capacity to be obedient, stimulate sexual arousal … is not only demeaning to wives, but to husbands as well." In conjunction with the launch of the book, a stage performance glorifying Islamic sex took place. In the performance, the performers claim that Islamic sex is "many times more amazing than the forbidden sex of the Jews" also raised eyebrows. Other groups have criticized the book for promoting group sex between a man and his wives. However, the Obedient Wives Club claims that this is a purely spiritual exercise and not a physical reality. In November 2011, the Malaysian government banned the book. Islamic basis The Obedient Wives Club claims that Islam promotes sex within marriage, noting that "You [God] have said that all these acts are halal, pure, beautiful and like a prayer [between a man and a wife]." Future plans The Club's parent organization moved its headquarters to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. They hope to keep expanding throughout South East Asia. See also Ashaari Mohammad Duty Gender inequality Islam in Malaysia Polygamy in Islam References Islam in Malaysia Patriarchy Polygyny Organizations established in 2011 Complementarianism Women's rights in Islam Women in Kuala Lumpur