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  • Reflections By Ustaz Mizi Wahid: Inspect Our Heart, Suspend Judgement, Renew Intentions Everyday

    Reflections By Ustaz Mizi Wahid: Inspect Our Heart, Suspend Judgement, Renew Intentions Everyday

    Since the beginning of time, every person who has a mind of their own, has always had an opinion. The major difference now is that there are more platforms for people to express those opinions publicly. Today, as I reflect, I’d like to focus on one of those opinions which makes its rounds more regularly in the month of Ramadhan.
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    Over the last 5 years of so, I’ve been observing a lot of people commenting on the need to not “show off” the good practices and deeds that we are doing. And to a certain extent, I agree. But I also have this fear that as we continue to be righteous by telling others off not to check-in at a religious event, take a selfie after tarawih, or have an official photographer at a Ramadhan charity event – it makes me wonder what the long-term consequences will be.
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    Allah is well-aware of what is in our hearts. “Actions are but by intention and every man shall have but that which he intended.” [Bukhari]
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    The reminder not to do those things are commendable, as I understand what the motive is. But perhaps it also comes from a person’s personal fear or inability to maintain the purity of their intentions in such circumstances. What happens next, is the general one-size-fits-all assumption that anybody who does the same, must certainly be carrying the same corrupt intentions, or is on the edge of falling into the abyss of insincerity.
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    • What if the person who does any of the examples above and those alike, are doing them with the unflagging hope of inspiring others to do the same?
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    • What if the person is someone who has just recently turned over a new leaf in life; happy to have found peace again, guidance, and love for the religion?
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    • What if the person just wants to share? No hidden agendas. No ulterior motives.
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    • And what if, your assumptions are completely flawed?
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    Here’s the thing. I’m not against the advice. Because at the root of it, it’s good. However, what I’m more concerned with is the way we choose to deliver the advice; through harshness, mocking, public humiliation, (and everyone’s favourite) sarcasm.
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    • What if instead of helping others improve their behaviour and character, we end up killing their spirit?
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    • What if instead of more people being inspired by the shared deeds, they end up seeing more and more negativity spread around in place of it?
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    • What if the problem is not with them? What if it’s our heart?
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    • And what if it’s not so much about how quickly they update their status online, but rather how hasty we are at judging their actions?
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    I guess for today’s reflection, there’s no right or wrong. If there’s one thing we MUST do however, it is to inspect our heart, suspend our judgement, and renew our intentions – everyday.
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    Ramadhan Reflections is a compilation of free online daily inspirational messages by Ustaz Mizi Wahid in 2015

     

    Source: Mizi Wahid

  • Faris Abdat: Exclusivism Is Not Taught In Islam, Ignorance Is Cause For Misunderstanding

    Faris Abdat: Exclusivism Is Not Taught In Islam, Ignorance Is Cause For Misunderstanding

    Nicholas Fang is the the executive director of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.

    Yet when he speaks about the causes of terrorism and linking it with what he says is exclusivism in Islam, it shows that he is not in a position to speak about Islam or terrorism.

    At all.

    Exclusivism as understood by Mr Fang is never taught by Islam. Islam teaches Muslims to be tolerant and at the same time to be principled.

    While Islam says that it is the only true religion, Islam also says that non-believers have every right to believe in what they believe to be true and to practice those beliefs.

    The Quran says explicitly –

    1. ” There is no compulsion in religion. Truth is clear from error ” ( The Quran 2:256)

    2. ” If it had been the Will of your Lord, they would all have believed – all who are on earth ! Will you then compel mankind, against their will, to believe ? (The Quran 10:99)

    3. “If then they turn away, We have not sent you as a guard over them. Your duty is only to convey (the Message).” ( The Quran 42: 48)

    4. ” Clear proofs have indeed come to you; from your Lord; so whoever sees, it is for his own good; and whoever is blind [ to the Truth ] it is to his own harm. And I am not a keeper over you.” ( The Quran 6:105 )

    By insisting therefore that non-Muslims have the right to believe in what their hearts believe to be true, Islam has laid a solid foundation in the relationship between the Muslim and non-Muslim. Indeed, Islam emphasizes that the non-Muslim is not to be injured, harmed, embarrassed or distressed on the account of his faith.

    In the Charter of Privileges sent by the Prophet Muhammad to the Christians of Najran, we read –

    5. ” This is a message from [Prophet] Muhammad ibn Abdullah, as a covenant to those who adopt Christianity, near and far, we are with them. Verily I, the servants, the helpers, and my followers defend them, because Christians are my citizens; and by Allah! I hold out against anything that displeases them. No compulsion [in religion] is to be on them. Neither are their judges to be removed from their jobs nor their monks from their monasteries.

    No one is to destroy a house of their religion, to damage it, or to carry anything from it to the Muslims’ houses. Should anyone take any of these, he would spoil God’s covenant and disobey His Prophet. Verily, they are my allies and have my secure charter against all that they hate. No one is to force them to travel or to oblige them to fight. The Muslims are to fight for them.

    If a female Christian is married to a Muslim, it is not to take place without her approval. She is not to be prevented from visiting her church to pray. Their Churches are to be respected. They are neither to be prevented from repairing them nor the sacredness of their covenants. No one of the nation (of Muslims) is to disobey this covenant till the Last Day (end of the world). ”

    Not only that, Islam explicitly advocates peaceful dialogues and co-existence between Muslims and non-Muslims. The Quran is explicit in how Muslims should behave when calling others to Islam for example by employing tact, logic and politeness ; that Muslims have to respect the religious choices of non-Muslims without being judgmental or hurtful and that Muslims must behave with kindness and fairness towards those non-Muslims who desire peaceful co-existence, where the Quran clearly equates that kindness and fairness with Allah’s love.

    In this regard, the Quran says –

    6 ” Invite all to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious. Your Lord knows best, who have strayed from His Path, and who have received guidance. ” ( The Quran 16 :125).

    7. “And argue not with the People of the Book [ Christians and Jews ] unless it be in a way that is better, save with such of them as do wrong; and say ‘ We believe in that which has been revealed to us and to you; and our God and your God is one and unto Him we submit [ in Islam] ‘ ” ( The Quran 29:46)

    8. “Say: ‘O People of the Book [ Jews and Christians ] ! Come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah; that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah.’ If then they turn back, say you: ‘Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah’s Will).’ ( The Quran, 3 : 64)

    Indeed Islam expressedly instructs Muslims to be kind, compassionate, just and fair to non-Muslims as the norm.

    9. “Allah does not forbid you, with regard to those who do not fight against you for your faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah love those who are just.” (The Quran 60: 8).

    Mr Fang claimed that ” Much of the rationale and motivation for recent terror attacks stem from interpretations of religious texts and teachings that emphasise exclusivism “.

    If his claim is indeed true, then it does not prove that exclusivism is the culprit. Rather it proves that ignorance equal misunderstanding.

    Islam does says it is the only true religion and we Muslims believe that Islam offers the only way to salvation both in this life and the next but that belief can never be justified to killing non-Muslims.

    Anyone who believes that Islam teaches exclusivism as Mr Fang understands it which justifies killing innocent people is obviously ignorant of what Islam actually teaches.

    In this both Mr Fang and the terrorists have something in common

     

    Source: Faris Abdat

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  • Group of 130 Imams Condemn London Bridge Attacks, Refuse To Perform Funeral Rites

    Group of 130 Imams Condemn London Bridge Attacks, Refuse To Perform Funeral Rites

    A group of 130 imams and religious leaders have refused to perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer for the London Bridge attackers.

    The leaders said they would not carry out the ritual that is normally performed for every Muslim, regardless of their actions.

    In a statement on social media, the group said: “Consequently, and in light of other such ethical principles which are quintessential to Islam, we will not perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer over the perpetrators and we also urge fellow imams and religious authorities to withdraw such a privilege.

    The statement added: “This is because such indefensible actions are completely at odds with the lofty teachings of Islam.”

    Religious leaders of all backgrounds have condemned the attack which killed seven and injured 47 on Saturday evening when three men rammed a rental van into pedestrians then randomly stabbed revellers in bars and restaurants near Borough Market.

    A panel of speakers at the East London Mosque said they would work to combat extremists’ “twisted narrative and their perversion” of religion.

     

    Source: www.independent.co.uk

  • Mohd Khair: Don’t Forget Essence Of Iftar, Iftar With Non-Muslims Is Encouraged, Halal Food Is A Must

    Mohd Khair: Don’t Forget Essence Of Iftar, Iftar With Non-Muslims Is Encouraged, Halal Food Is A Must

    “Potluck Iftar”

    Someone shared this photo in one of the comments to a posting on my wall.

    We certainly applaud the move to encourage neighbourliness in the month of Ramadhan among residents regardless of race, language or religion to have dinner together, which in this case was done in conjunction with Iftar by Muslims neighbours.

    Nevertheless, there is a need to also recognise that Iftar is not just dinner, ordinarily.

    Iftar is the time when Muslims break their fast. And Muslims who fast, break their whole-day fasting with only halal foods.

    Having a potluck Iftar event is acceptable. In fact it is very much encouraged in Islam to share foods with others, what more during Iftar.

    However, the inclusion of non-halal foods in the Iftar could have been an oversight on the part of the event organisers. Appropriate advice should have been given earlier.

    Iftar is not just another dinner. Iftar has its special meaning to Muslims, and there is decorum associated with that special meaning.

    And decorum associated with certain terms is nothings new. There is decorum in the way the National Flag is to be handled, for example.

    The National Flag is not just a piece of cloth having red and white colours with a crescent and 5 stars on it. There is a Statute governing conduct with regards to the National Flag [See SINGAPORE ARMS AND FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT (CHAPTER 296, SECTION 2) and SINGAPORE ARMS AND FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM RULES].

    Hence, just like the National Flag, there are certain decorum that needs to be accorded to Iftar too. And one of them is the provisioning of halal foods.

    Non-Muslims are free to join in Iftar with Muslims. We see that happening in Singapore at many Iftar events organised by Mosques and other Muslim organisations throughout Ramadhan. Nevertheless, since it is an Iftar event, decorum for the event should also be observed. Halal foods should be presented to all in any Iftar event because Iftar is for Muslims to break their fast. Non-Muslims are always welcomed to join in the Iftar, where only halal foods are served.

    Perhaps more needs to be done to help our non-Muslim neigbours understand the meaning of Iftar, and the associated decorum that needs to be observed when Iftar is organised as part of neighbourliness for all to come together regardless of race, language or religion.

    Ramadhan Mubarak

     

    Source: Mohd Khair