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  • “Visit a mosque, ask a Muslim.”

    “Visit a mosque, ask a Muslim.”

    In the media, you were told that Muslims are violent.
    In the media, you were told that we are taught to degrade women and to be promiscuous and marry 4, force them into marriage, to beat them.
    In the media, you were told that Islam is barbaric and bad things are implied about our prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
    In the media, that is ruled by the people who hates Islam, because they cannot fathom the idea, that there is a way of life, growing exponentially and quickly, threatening to destroy the ideas of their corrupt worldly desires.

    The hate for Islam and Muslims who are portrayed as blood thirsty, intolerant and extreme. However, the media fails to portray that that is the ideology of a small fraction of a fragmented outcast who only claim they are Muslims, using misinterpreted, incomplete Qur’anic scriptures to their political advantage. The media fails to report that the majority of us, 1.6 billion of us, do not subscribe to those disgusting ideologies. The rest of us, were taught from young that our prophet taught us to be loving; to love another human being, as how we love ourselves. We were taught that our prophet declares anyone who creates harm towards their neighbour as disbelievers. We were taught to treat plants and animals with care and compassion. We were taught in Islam to pray for peace upon whomever we meet, which becomes our daily greetings. Long before the Geneva Convention and such, almost 1400 years prior, our prophet has taught us that even in a time of war, we cannot kill children, women and elderly, no tree should be harmed, no animals to be killed unless for food, no place of worship to be destroyed, we should not play dirty, to uphold treaties, to be fair to our opponents, to treat our prisoners of war with respect and dignity, what food we eat is what they should have, to not harm an opponent who has surrendered. Islam teaches us to live and let live, and religion cannot be imposed upon unwilling hearts because matters of the heart is between the person and God. Islam teaches us to do good and be fair to everyone, even the very people who hurt us.

    Islam is the religion which restricts us to marry of 4 maximum, at a time when a man can have unlimited wives. This is to increase the responsibility of the men towards women and their children. Islam teaches that if a man cannot be responsible for one wife, he shall not marry more than one. Islam brought women to a higher level, teaching us that wives are to be shareholding partners in a matrimony instead of being the lesser being to the men. Islam raised the rights of women to have rights in property and inheritance, in a time where women had no rights to them. Islam encourages women to have education. Islam protects women against the sexual objectification of women. Islam asks women to cover up and men, too, to lower their gaze; women are precious beings in Islam, a mother is mentioned thrice as the priority when one of the companions of the prophet asked him whom we must respect of all people in the world, before the father. Islam decrees that a women can object to marrying a man she does not want to marry, at a time when forced marriages were in most if not every culture in the world. In fact, in Islam, it is the bride’s custodian (father or brother), with her permission, who proposes to the groom during a marriage. The prophet himself treated his wives with respect, never did he mistreat them nor injure them. The prophet did the household chores, played with them, fed them, treat them with love and compassion at all times. The shariah law rules that if we injure our wives (no, we are not allowed to beat our wives in that manner unlike what you’ve heard) or even to go as close as to destroying their belongings, she has every right to ask for a divorce in court.

    What if I tell you that the very people you are hating upon due to the misinformation, are the same people who are against terrorism as much as you? What if I tell you, in the main mosques around the world, messages of peace and love for all is always being emphasized? What if I tell you, that we pray to Allah, the One True God, who is the same One True God who Abraham, Moses and Jesus pray to, albeit when you call Him a different name?

    Think. Learn.

    Visit a mosque, ask a Muslim.

     

    Credit: Syaheer

  • “I see the Genocide in New Zealand truly as the byproduct of a divided Muslim Ummah”

    “I see the Genocide in New Zealand truly as the byproduct of a divided Muslim Ummah”

    The Genocide in New Zealand.

    The horrific Christchurch massacre in the 2 mosques which took place on Friday, March 15, 2019 that killed 50 people and injured 50 others can never be justified by whatever lens we see it from. May ALLAH accept these victims as martyrs, spare them from the trials of the grave and grant them a swift entrance into Paradise. And may ALLAH also give strength to their families to endure this immeasurable pain and loss with great patience.

    The reason the shooter gave for his evil action is he was fed-up with the increasing migration of Muslims to the land of the Whites that he sees as causing a serious imbalance to the culture and livelihood of the host countries. He wants this to be stopped and believes that they should also be punished for the distress that they have caused to the White people. Plain and simple.

    We can’t get a more straight-forward admission than this.

    In all honesty, I think it is naïve for Muslims all over the world to expect the Whites in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand to not feel threatened and antagonized by the influx of millions of Muslim migrants who have come to settle down in their lands from Pakistan, Bangladesh, North Africa, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and other parts of the world, especially within the past 15 years.

    The backlash from these antagonized Whites was imminent. The writings have been on the wall for quite sometime already. It was a ticking time bomb that was nearing its moment.

    Why not ? Inciting bigotry and racial hatred has become a normal and common subject for their Right-Wing or Far-Right politicians to scream openly and fan the feeling of insecurity among their people to gain support for their political agenda. It was just a matter of time before something crazy like what had happened in Christchurch to finally explode as a natural consequence of the unrestricted actions of these bigots.

    Most of us look at the symptoms of this incident and argue about it endlessly, rather than the underlying reason that caused it in the first place.

    To me, the main issue and question that begs to be answered is : Why are millions of Muslims migrating from their homeland to the lands of the unbelievers ? Why do they not just stay at home? And if they have to leave, why not move to other Muslim countries instead ?

    This is actually a rhetorical question which I have my own answer to offer : I believe that a great majority of Muslims who migrate do so to escape the persecution, oppression and tyranny of their leaders, who by the way are Muslims too. They could not find peace and safety in their own land, and were also faced with a bleak future that does not hold any promise for their offspring. Migration is the only way out for them to find safety and pursue a better future for themselves and their families.

    But the sad part is : It is only in the land of the unbelievers where they see a more promising future that awaits them. Not in other Muslim countries. Isn’t this strange ? Why is it that Muslims choose to turn to the land of the unbelievers for safety and the prospect of economic prosperity instead of in other lands where they share a common faith with its inhabitants ?

    The answer is obvious. Muslim countries are badly governed because their leaders are terribly corrupt. These countries only appear Islamic in name, symbols and ritual practices. Most have strayed from the essence of the true teachings of Islam as enjoined by the Qur’an and Prophetic traditions that commands its adherents to worship only One God, abide by the teachings of His last Messenger and uphold justice.

    “O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice as witnesses to the truth for the sake of ALLAH, even if it is against yourselves, or your parents and relatives. Whether the person concerned is rich or poor, ALLAH’s claim takes precedence over both of them. So follow not the behests of lusts, lest you deviate from justice. If you distort the truth or decline to do justice, then know that Allah is All-Aware of everything that you do.”
    [An-Nisaa’ (4) : 135]

    Yes … make no mistake that Islam demands that social justice to be truly and diligently served to everyone, regardless of faith and race. Islam is not Islam if justice is taken out from the equation. AL-ADL or The Just is one of the names and attributes of Allah, for He is indeed the Most Just. Hence, the beauty of Islam and the truth in this religion can only be felt and experienced when justice and fairness are truly upheld and served.

    Unfortunately, corruption and oppression have instead took precedent to be the standard practice and trademark of almost all Muslim leaders today, replacing justice. This despicable disease has even caused these devils to sell their souls – for the sake of temporal gains – to the white infidel leaders who are bent on destroying whatever that lies in their path that they see as hindrances and obstacles to their white supremacy agenda that is designed to rule the world.

    So really, the fundamental fault actually lies in many of us who continue to fight among ourselves, only to end up allowing the most corrupt among us to exploit our vulnerable condition and then seizing it to their advantage. And when they succeed to become our leaders, they would betray the trust of the people and inflict grave damage to their nation and society, leaving the ummah lost and helpless. And yet they still have the audacity to call themselves Muslims!

    Allah has forewarned us about this 14 centuries ago.

    And when it is said to them, “Do not spread corruption (and cause disorder on earth),” they say, “Indeed, we mean well and seek to set things right. But beware! It is they who are the ones who spread corruption (and cause disorder on earth), and yet they do not realize (the grave damage that they have caused and done).”
    [Al-Baqarah (2) : 11 -12]

    “We have placed the greatest of the sinners in every community and nation to contrive and deceive therein (until its people can distinguish between truth and falsehood, and strive to uphold justice). But the fact is, these evil perpetrators contrive against none except their own souls without realizing it (and those who condone and accept their ways are no different).”
    [Al-An’aam (6) :123]

    If this condition continues to persist, then the problem of mass exodus/migration of our oppressed brothers and sisters from their impoverished homeland to the “promised” land of the unbelievers will never cease.

    Under this circumstance, we should realistically brace ourselves to expect more deadly attacks to follow because the truth is : Many of the Whites are simply getting more impatient and fed-up with us for invading their space, and they are striking back hard.

    Of course not all Whites are like this. But just a few loose cannons are enough to cause catastrophic damage while the rest of the world only sits idly to watch and offer lip-service condolences. It would be very naïve of us to expect anything more than this from them because it is not in their interest to help us fight this battle.

    The Messeger of Allah (peace be upon him) has prophesized 14 centuries ago that Muslims will one day end up as losers if they are besieged with a sickness that is called Al-Wahn even though they are great in number.

    It was narrated by Thawban that the Prophet (pbuh) said: “The people (i.e. your enemies) will soon summon one another to attack you in the same way how people invite others to share their dish.” Someone asked: “Will that be because our number is small at that time?” He replied: “No, your number will be big at that time but you will be like scum and rubbish that are washed away by a torrent. Allah will take the fear of you from the breasts of your enemies and cast Al-Wahn into your hearts.” Then someone asked: “What is al-wahn? The Messenger of Allah (pbuh): He replied: “Love of the world and dislike of death.”
    [Sunan Abi Dawud, no. 4297]

    Al-Wahn can also be interpreted as intense love for power and worldly pleasures that knows no bounds where one is prepared to do anything to acquire and hoard it as if he/she will live forever. In the context of this write-up, the Al-Wahn sickness is best applied in reference to the evil Muslim leaders who betray the trust of their people and also to those who knowingly support them in spite of their evil deeds in exchange for temporal gains.

    Until we realize this grave situation and do something about it, the Muslim ummah will forever be weak and trampled by the infidels who regard us a nuisance that need to exterminated in the pursuit of their sinister global agenda that is made possible and facilitated by subservient corrupt Muslims leaders and their lackeys.

    There is no short term solution to this. The only way out is to have God-fearing and highly capable people as leaders of Muslim nations so that justice, peace and prosperity can be instituted and implemented to serve the ummah. When justice is upheld and more economic opportunities can be made available with equitable sharing, then the push factor for Muslims to leave their homeland can be mitigated.

    This will of course take a long time to happen. But if nothing is being done to address this from now, then our ummah’s problem will never be solved. In fact, it will only get worse than it already is now.

    May Allah grant us taufiq to overcome our ummah’s woeful state of affairs.
    [Credit: Manan Razali
    March 17, 2019]

  • Commentary: Government Funded Madrasah possible only if Asatizahs function beyond the Muslim community

    Commentary: Government Funded Madrasah possible only if Asatizahs function beyond the Muslim community

    I am all for the idea that there be a Madrasah that is funded by our government but I think we fall short of one thing. The GOALS and ASPIRATIONS got to change from the ones we have now which is to produce “Khalifah-Fil-Ard”. No commercial value as compared to saying being the True Leader with Dignity, Honor and Respect. Same thing but it holds different bearing when you put it across differently.

    Those missionary schools produce so called “intellectual” individuals who serve the society as lawyers, doctors, engineers, architects, accountants, army generals, pilots, nurses, etc. So until we can market Madrasah graduates to be like that or else once again it has a different bearing in the eyes of the government. To them – You produce Asatizah for your own Muslim needs. So it makes no sense for them to pay for people who only functions for the Muslim community.

    For example, I have heard of Christian Judges in courtrooms who called upon other Christians within the Ministry (building) to gather and they held prayers during lunch.

    So the thing is, religion is for them but the government will want individuals who are by their level of intellect be able to work and do things for the society at large. If Asatizah? Serve the Chinese or Indian or Eurasians community in what way?

    Until the Madrasah is ready to produce such dynamic all-rounder individuals, I don’t see a Government funded Madrasah being a reality. Why? For a start … Can we compromise on the idea that the Institution of Madrasah is there to produce Asatizah as The Next Corp Gen of Khalifahs? We are too static in our thoughts. Madrasah means must be “Pelapis Ulamak”. Let’s just see near us. Even many parents out there still think and perceive the Madrasah path means … Asatizah path only. That’s it. So those who are not into being over religiously inclined will shun away.

    And then let us look at how these “POPULARLY GOOD” schools get parents involvement by volunteering before enrolment dates. That alone will set the tongue wagging and spread words on how Madrasah had evolved. Do we have that incorporated now? Still with the “ENTRANCE TESTS” which is good but not good enough marketing strategy.

    That branding really got to change. But before a change can be proposed, I want to take a step back and look at what happened to 2015 P6 batches Ustaz … The newspaper article appeared about some students switching to National Schools and we have criticism flying everywhere …. “If the best students are away elsewhere then who is best enough to lead?” Hahahaha.

    All those mindsets got to go and got to change. Really a tall order and a long wayyyyyyyy to go. But do count me in on this mission. I will volunteer in any capacity I can to make this dream a reality. But I mulut laser Ustaz … I will say what needs to be said because I believe to change is not easy and not for the weaklings.

    So with that … May Allah SWT grant Singaporean Muslims the strength to change this in the future. Insha Allah. Ameen.

     

    Credit: Mohammed Nafis

  • How Would Muslims In Singapore Bury Their Dead Once Land In Singapore Runs Out?

    How Would Muslims In Singapore Bury Their Dead Once Land In Singapore Runs Out?

    Someone posed this question on the Internet, hoping to get some answers.

    Mohammad Sakib Arifin from Bangladesh opined that land will never run out but if it does then Muslims will bury the dead in existing graves. Burying in mass graves is also permissible he added. As evidence, he quoted the following:

    Citing from Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa’imah:

    The basic principle in Islam is that each deceased person should be buried in a separate grave if possible, and no one else should be buried with him, whether that is someone who died at the same time as him or someone who died after him. Similarly, the basic principle is that it is not permissible to disinter the dead after a while, remove them from their graves and put them in a single hole.

    But if it is not possible (to bury each person in a separate grave) because of lack of space, and there is no other space available, or it will cause a great deal of hardship to bury each person on his own, because there are so many dead people due to epidemic, mass killing and so on, it is permissible to bury more than one dead person in a single grave.

    End quote from Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa’imah, 7/285

    Another user of the platform, Wei Jun from Singapore replied, “The straightforward answer would be to exhume and allow the re-use of the land to continue to function as a grave site or to redevelop the land for future uses.”

    “Did you know that you can dig up an old grave and bury a new body at the same place?,” asked Zawar Mahmood from Pakistan.

    He explained that Christians also bury their dead as well other religious folks. “The best option is to bury them in the ground and old graves that no one visits any longer – can be dug up and have another person can be buried there.”

    Therefore to ensure sufficient land for future burials, NEA has undertaken exhumation programmes at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery. Exhumations at Blocks 3, 4 and 5 were completed in 2013. Muslim graves at Blocks 6, 7*, 8, 9, 19 & 20 will be exhumed, beginning 26 Sep 2018. The remains will be reinterred at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery. National Environment Agency (NEA) has appointed Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis) to carry out the registration, exhumation and reinterment services for Phase 6. Family members are invited to claim the remains of their Next-of-Kin (called the “Principal Deceased”) buried in these sections of the cemetery from 26 Sep 2017 till 25 Sep 2018. The claim period will last for one year. Costs of the exhumation and reinterment will be borne by the Government.

     

    Source: quora/pusarasg

  • Commentary: Why I Will Not Miss Singapore When I Leave To Work Overseas

    Commentary: Why I Will Not Miss Singapore When I Leave To Work Overseas

    I made the following comment on politician Khan Osman’s post and I thought if sharing it with you. I will of course miss my parents, family and friends, but not the country. Here is what I wrote:

    “If u are wondering what is my basis of saying all of the above:

    I have a PhD in Landcape Planning and Environmental Sustainability so I understand the concept of ‘social capital’ and how the Malays lack this by design or by chance; I stayed in a kampong till 7 years old at Geylang Serai which were not slums but labelled as such to make way for landed properties, HDB etc (my colleague researches on this), I went to a neighbourhood school mixing with many Malays from the poorer sector of the community, I went to RI because I couldn’t follow my Primary school mates to Chinese High (SAP School), my uncle was not called for NS and it was his siblings and my grandma who helped him with the start of his working life, my mum taught Maths and Geography at a Malay school only to be forced to teach Malay Language when all Malay schools were closed down post independence, my mum told me that Malay kids that have family issues or go wayward are those that come from families whose faith is not strong or are not practising, my father was involved in RC and he said that meetings were sometimes in Mandarin, he joined only to ensure that he has access to facilities for the community in the estate to conduct religious classes, which he organised, to ensure that the Malays remained cohesive in spite of the dissolution of the kampung, my brother married into a dysfunctional extended family, I taught at a polytechnic where I meet many Malays whose per capita income (per head) is below $600, some even below $300, I was a medic in an infantry unit in the army where I learnt I could not go into many of the units I mentioned above, I worked as a laboratory technician where I was scolded for praying at an empty store room when I do have to pray 5 times a day, two of which is during work hours, between 1 to 4 and between 4 to 6.30, headscarf ban is common knowledge now, my wife’s niece had to face another kid at the playground recently who told her that Malays cannot play here, my ex-colleague in one company told me the boss does not trust Malays doing finances so she was not promoted, a lecturer from a gov based research centre says that the gov was like Robin Hood when explaining the Compulsory Acquisition Act to PhD PhD students from ETH Zurich, by taking land from the ‘rich’ to give it to the ‘poor’, my brother-in-law told me that it was difficult for him as a Malay to get his business name approved when he wanted to start his business … i can go on.”

     

    Source: Abdul Rahim