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  • The aqeedah of calling people to Islam

    The aqeedah of calling people to Islam

    “One has to spend a lot of time sitting quietly and learning before getting the right to speak. As soon as you see people hurling insults and accusations against the ones they differ with, know that you’re in the presence of ignorant fools.

    People who are genuinely seeking knowledge and truth quietly discuss the matters under question. Even if they depart at the end with disagreements, they do so being closer to one another than they were before they started.

    Finally, we have to remember that we call people to Islam in a general way. I myself am an Ash’ari, and I support the Ash’ari School and believe it to be the most authentic path of Sunni Islam. However, I don’t call people to the Ash’ari School. I call people to Islam. What I represent is a school, a way of understanding Islam. But I don’t claim that it’s the only way and my understanding and convictions here are the final statement on this matter. Islam is greater and more encompassing than me, those who came before me, those who come after me, or this one specific school.”
    Should we find ourselves in the presence of teachers who teach hatred, always instigating us to denounce the faith of others, imparting on us anger and in fact him or her always denigrating or making fun of people…My advice will be leave them, abandon them until they change and look for teachers who teach you otherwise

    http://almadinainstitute.org/blog//aqeedah-wars-a-conversation-with-shaykh-saeed-fodeh/

    Source: Irwan Hadi

     

  • Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools Should Be Abolished – Hinders Racial Harmony And Integration, Irrelevant

    Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools Should Be Abolished – Hinders Racial Harmony And Integration, Irrelevant

    Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools were established in 1979 with the aim of developing in students high competency in English and Chinese.

    There are about 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools under the programme.

    The inherent nature of the two languages in focus precludes most non-Chinese from enrolling in these schools, resulting in a lack of diversity among the students.

    Our common space is shaped by the friendships we develop in our early formative years.

    Hence, I fear the perspective on interracial issues these students will bring into their working lives and when they assume leadership positions in various sectors.

    Do they possess that keen awareness of interracial, interfaith sensitivity and respect that can be learnt only through personal friendship forged in their student years?

    The aim of fostering higher competency in languages is now being fulfilled by the Higher Mother Tongue subject.

    Thus, for the sake of enlarging our common space, let us do away with the SAP school system.

     

    This letter written by Teo Tze Wei was published in ST Forum, on 25 Jan 2015

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

  • Pork Products Placed In Halal Section Of NTUC Hougang Heartland Mall – Supermarkets Must Educate Public!

    Pork Products Placed In Halal Section Of NTUC Hougang Heartland Mall – Supermarkets Must Educate Public!

     

    I really hope that some form of educational posters are made to inform people to ” DO NOT PLACE UNWANTED PORK ITEMS INTO HALAL SECTION”.

     

    Abdillah Hashim Post

    The section just after the orange divider on the left is the NON-HALAL section, these can be placed there and not be inconsiderate.

     

     

    Source: Abdillah Hashim

     

  • I Don’t Wish My Hindu Neighbour Happy Deepavali But We Get Along Very Well

    I Don’t Wish My Hindu Neighbour Happy Deepavali But We Get Along Very Well

    Saya berjiran dengan keluarga berbangsa india berugama hindu untuk hampir 15 tahun. Kami saling menghormati dan menyayangi walaupun saya tidak pernah mengucapkan happy deepavali kepada mereka.

    Malahan semasa memakai kain ihram untuk berangkat menunaikan haji beberapa tahun lalu, jiran hindu ini menawarkan untuk hantar saya ke airport. dia sempat kata, kain ihram yang saya pakai seumpama kain yang dia pakai untuk upacara keugamaan hariannya.

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    I am neighbours with an Indian-Hindu family for about 15 years. We respect and appreciate each other even though I never wish them Happy Deepavali.

    In fact when I was wearing the ihram before heading for the haj a few months ago, this Hindu neighbour offered to send me to the airport. He even said that the ihram that i was wearing is similar to the cloth he uses for during his Hindu events.

     

    Source:  Abdullah Othman

  • Mizi Wahid: Respect And Tolerance Is Important Whichever Mazhab You Follow

    Mizi Wahid: Respect And Tolerance Is Important Whichever Mazhab You Follow

    I majored in Islamic Law for my degree. And one of the things we learned about was on Mazhabs (which essentially refers to Schools of Thought). My biggest takeaway from it was not of obsession towards one particular school of thought, or even the rejection of all.

    Instead, the most profound lesson I gained, was from appreciating the beautiful character of the scholars who were the “founders” of their Mazhab.

    Their individual opinions differed. Their reasonings weren’t the same. And the criteria used for the process of deriving rulings and arriving to conclusions were varied.

    But some things stood out amidst the differences. Respect. Tolerance. Mercy. Objectiveness. And humility.

    Were there disagreements? Yes. But there were also compliments. Were there conflicting ideologies? Yes. But there were no expectations to appease.

    For those who know me well enough will tell you, that I’m not the kind of person who likes to keep lessons confined to one discipline (and you may be too). First, I’ll try to see where else in the world am I seeing something similar taking place. And secondly, how these lessons can be applied in other parts of my life.

    What I’ve discovered is that in every area of our work and relationships, there are Mazhabs.

    When young parents believe in raising their own children a certain way, while their parents or in-laws believe in doing it differently. After all, “You ended up OK today.”

    When nursing mothers who believe in doing things 100% natural, disagree with those who are a bit more flexible – things can get pretty nasty. My wife has shown me some of the “discussions” in some group pages. Imposing views – is an understatement.

    When you find it uncomfortable seeing others posting photos or updates about personal religious practices, but you are fine posting updates about your new bag, new car, new house, your voluntary work, or an unplanned good deed that you did today. Mazhabs.

    When certain entrepreneurs believe strongly in working long hours and over the weekends, while others believe in the chill-by-the-beach concept – again, just different Mazhabs. Those who hustle feel alive when they do. While the other group simply believes that their businesses should be giving them more life, instead of draining it all away.

    So, in politics you see Mazhabs. In leadership you see Mazhabs. In school you see Mazhabs. In healing and medication you see Mazhabs. The list goes on and on.

    I must add that scholars of Mazhabs respect and acknowledge their peers because they know that the opinions are based on sound research, a trusted process, and the integrity of the individuals. I just hope that respect, mercy, tolerance, and humility will prevail in the end.

    ps/ for those who don’t subscribe to a particular school of thought, Lo and Behold! That is also a Mazhab

    ‪#‎whatsyourmazhab‬

     

    Source: Mizi Wahid

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