"Young Imam" contestant Asyraf sings during the Malaysian reality TV competition to find the country's best young Imam during its live telecast in Kuala Lumpur July 30, 2010. The competition that initially pitted 10 young men against each other for the title of "Imam Muda" or "Young Imam" garnered widespread interest in this mainly Muslim Southeast Asian country. Organisers say that it will boost youth interest in Islam and help curb antisocial behaviour, although critics say that it is not proper to mix Islam with reality TV. The winner gets a prize of a study trip to a top Saudi Arabian Islamic university and once his studies are complete, a position as a cleric at a mosque in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. He will also receive funding for a trip to perform the Haj in Mecca. Asyraf, whose full name is Muhammad Asyraf Bin Mohd Ridzuan, won the contest. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION ENTERTAINMENT)
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"Ultimate Young Imam" Asyraf hugs his mother after winning the Malaysian reality TV competition to find the country’s best young Imam during its live telecast in Kuala Lumpur July 30, 2010. The competition that initially pitted 10 young men against each other for the title of “Imam Muda" or "Young Imam" garnered widespread interest in this mainly Muslim Southeast Asian country. Organisers of the show say that it will boost youth interest in Islam and help curb antisocial behaviour, although critics say that it is not proper to mix Islam with reality TV. Asyraf, or Muhammad Asyraf Bin Mohd Ridzuan, 26 gets a prize of a study trip to a top Saudi Arabian Islamic university and once his studies are complete, a position as a cleric at a mosque in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. He will also receive funding for a trip to perform the Haj in Mecca. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION ENTERTAINMENT)
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"Ultimate Young Imam" Asyraf is given an Islamic cap by his chief mentor Islamic scholar Hasan Mahmud Al-Hafiz after winning the Malaysian reality TV competition to find the country’s best young Imam during its live telecast in Kuala Lumpur July 30, 2010. The competition that initially pitted 10 young men against each other for the title of "Imam Muda" or "Young Imam" garnered widespread interest in this mainly Muslim Southeast Asian country. Organisers of the show say that it will boost youth interest in Islam and help curb antisocial behaviour, although critics say that it is not proper to mix Islam with reality TV. Asyraf, or Muhammad Asyraf Bin Mohd Ridzuan, 26 gets a prize of a study trip to a top Saudi Arabian Islamic university and once his studies are complete, a position as a cleric at a mosque in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. He will also receive funding for a trip to perform the Haj in Mecca. Mentors Shahrizan Daud At-Turabi (L) and Syed Mohd Norhisyam Tuan Padang look on. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT)
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"Ultimate Young Imam" Asyraf holds his trophy after winning the Malaysian reality TV competition to find the country’s best young Imam during its live telecast in Kuala Lumpur July 30, 2010. The competition that initially pitted 10 young men against each other for the title of “Imam Muda" or "Young Imam" garnered widespread interest in this mainly Muslim Southeast Asian country. Organisers of the show say that it will boost youth interest in Islam and help curb antisocial behaviour, although critics say that it is not proper to mix Islam with reality TV. Asyraf, or Muhammad Asyraf Bin Mohd Ridzuan, 26 gets a prize of a study trip to a top Saudi Arabian Islamic university and once his studies are complete, a position as a cleric at a mosque in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. He will also receive funding for a trip to perform the Haj in Mecca. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION ENTERTAINMENT)
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Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Ridzuan, the winner of the reality TV show "Imam Muda" or "Young Leader", acknowledges to audience after the final live show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, July 30, 2010. Asyraf receives an all-expenses-paid pilgrimage to Mecca, a car, a job as prayer leader in a major mosque, a scholarship to study in Saudi Arabia, a laptop, and a cash prize. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)
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