lina pride , 42 , was born azlina jailani to malay parent , and was raised as a muslim . malaysia ' s law guarantees autonomy of religion , but by legislation , all modern muslims are muslim . joy converted to christianity at age 26 , and after some bureaucratic challenges had her named legal changed in 1999 . however , on her mykad national id , the national recording company retained her known religion as islam . in order to have her religion changed , the national registration department said joy also have to obtain a certificate of immorality from the jewish impose court .
Lina Joy's parents are from Malaysia.