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FMSA official position on #wearwhite online campaign.
We also seek readers to refer to statements by MUIS, Pergas and other MalayMuslim Organisations (MMOs) to have a better understanding on the matter we are addressing here.— with Damanhuri Abas and Hairudin Hamid.
I wrote this to defend the #wearwhite movement from the so-called “Muslims” who are attacking it. Please emphasize on the fact that those who promote LGBT can be charged under the law (Administration of Muslim Law Act Section 139) for promoting false doctrine!
Terima kasih,
Hazrul
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Muslims in Singapore are making history because they are unite together to #wearwhite to fight against the LGBT agenda, especially as they lack respect for Islam by holding Pink Dot on the first night of our holy month of Ramadan. Since they are holding Pink Dot on the first Ramadan night where devouts Muslims are doing their terawih prayers, it is a provocation by the LGBTs that shows their disdain and disrespect for Islam. It is clear that #wearwhite is not a political campaign, but the result of Muslim resentment and anger at the provocative and disrespectful tactics by the LGBTs to threaten the sanctity of the natural family and trample on Islamic teachings.
Ustaz Noor Deros, one of our most important traditional learned Al-Azhari local scholar, explains very clearly that “In living our lives according to Allah’s commands and guidance, we reconnect with our family and community. Let the coming of Ramadan remind us of the importance of the family.Let it remind us to return to the natural state of life. Let it remind us to Return to fitrah.
There are groups that are trying to destroy the sanctity of the family. The natural state of human relationships is now under sustained attack by lgbt activists. For the lgbt movement, the natural family is no longer sacred.To underline their disdain for Islam and the family, lgbt activists are organising an event on the very evening of 1st Ramadan. They expect this event to be the biggest ever in their history.”
Our Ustaz has been working tirelessly to ensure that the Muslim community as well as all other Singaporeans are protected from the LGBT activists who are trying to trample on the sanctity of the family.
Alfian Sa’at
But there are so-called “Muslims” like Alfian Sa’at who are attacking the #wearwhite movement. (See this post by him, for example, where he falsely accuses #wearwhite of being incendiary: https://www.facebook.com/alfiansaat/posts/10152071066302371) People like him have so little Islamic knowledge but they try to spread confusion and discord to disunite among the Malay-Muslim community. His actions are a betrayal of Malay and Muslim values, which he should uphold as a Malay-Muslim.
These militant LGBT activists must know that #wearwhite is a strong movement that enjoys the support of the entire Malay-Muslim community. Important organisations like PERGAS, FMSA and Muhammadiyah have condemned the LGBTs and their Pink Dot activities. There is strong support for the #wearwhite movement.
The supporters of the anal-sex-lovers should be charged for spreading False Doctrine under the Administration of Muslim Law Act. Section 139 of AMLA states that “Whoever shall teach or publicly expound any doctrine or perform any ceremony or act relating to the Muslim religion in any manner contrary to the Muslim law shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.”
Those people encouraging Muslims to attack the #wearwhite movement and to support Pink Dot are clearly teaching a false doctrine that is contrary to Muslim law. They should thus be punished with the maximum fine of $2000 and a prison term of 12 months to send a clear message to fellow Muslims that they must respect Islam and not attack our pro-natural family message.
Good upright Muslims must take heed and join the #wearwhite movement, as it is sunnah to wear white as well. Our ustaz and his friends have done so much good work to start this #wearwhite campaign and Muslims all over Singapore should follow his moral guidance. If they refuse, the stubborn “Muslims” should be warned that they can be charged under the law for spreading false doctrine of Islam.
Baru-baru ni, ada pergerakan memakai putih untuk kembali ke fitrah, pada 28 June ini. Ada juga yg tidak memberi sokongan atas alasan, ‘kalau nak kembali ke fitrah, tidak perlu memakai putih. Sembarang warna pun boleh.’
Di sini masalah orang Islam. Berpecahan. Kalau kita beri sokongan, apakah menjadi dosa? Jatuh miskin ke kita di dunia dan hari kemudian apabila memberi sokongan?
Masalah sekecil inipun dibantah, dicela, dikritik.
Dalam soal ini, saya neutral. Tapi memandangkan ianya tidak mendatangkan dosa untuk saya kalau saya menyokong, saya rasa paling sedikit saya boleh buat adalah dengan sokongan moral dan lisan.
Kita tahu ada banyak cara untuk kembali ke fitrah. Tapi yang mengaturkan acara ini, memilih supaya kita memakai serba putih untuk menunjukkan kesatuan. Bagaimana kita hendak bersatu jikalau perkara sekecil ini yang tidak melanggar peraturan Islam pun dibangkang? Berat ke untuk kita menyatakan sokongan kita supaya pergerakan ini dapat sokongan orang ramai dan sekaligus, dapat eratkan perpaduan?
Dari segi kelebihan dan kelemahan, saya tidak dapat terfikir akan kelemahan yg ada pada pergerakan tersebut. Malahan, ia banyak kelebihannya dari sudut perpaduan. Jadi mengapa susah untuk orang kita menolak tepi perbezaan pendapat untuk sesuatu yang baik? Saya mahu bertanya mereka-mereka yang membangkang sepenuhnya. Mengapa tidak setuju dgn cara ini? Dari segi haram, adakah ia merosakkan akidah? Ataupun mendatangkan dosa kepada yg menyertai?
Kalau kedua-duanya tidak, dengan segala hormat dan merendah diri saya usulkan supaya kita berhentikan membantah hanya kerana tidak sesuai dengan citarasa masing-masing. Mari kita lihat kepada kebaikkan dalam masa panjang. Dan kalau tidak dapat melihat akan kabaikkannya dalam masa panjang, atau kelemahan pergerakkan tersebut, jgn pula lancang atau memperkecilkan usaha mereka2 ini. Mereka bergiat untuk ummah walaupun tidak sehaluan dgn cita rasa kita. Mungkinpun saya tidak akan memakai putih pada hari tersebut, tetapi niat baik org2 ini, tidak harus dicela. Malahan, kita harus beri semangat untuk mereka meneruskan hajat baik mereka itu.
Maaf kalau pendapat saya ini kurang menyenangkan pihak-pihak tertentu. Tidak bermaksud untuk bertelaga. Cuma sebagai kaum muslim di singapura, saya mahukan yang terbaik untuk semua. Bersatu kita teguh, bercerai kita roboh.
Here are the compiled comments by Matt Loe who strongly defended Subway Singapore’s decision not to go halal:
Why does every restaurant be halal? if there is a difference in taste with halal, then the non-muslims should be allowed to enjoy also. so anyone who wants their food halal and can’t find it in Singapore, then go up the border where everything is halal, remember Singapore is a multi-race country, for sure, but it is not a muslim one and shouldn’t have to make everything halal just to please a certain percentage of the population. Plus, there are healthy veggie options, not every meal has to be a meat one!
and YES, it will TASTE DIFFERENT… as well as cost a lot to get done. So i support Subway Singapore’s decision on this matter!
** the funny thing about this whole episode here is this… **
1. why do you want to eat in a food outlet that serves foods that you cannot or are not allowed to consume??
2. why should a food outlet that is famous for it’s products, including the very ones that you are not able to consume, be forced or begged to change it’s menu items just so that you can also eat there??
3. why can’t you see how selfish you are being, acting in this manner?? because if it were changed for you, then the others who enjoyed the special menu that they are known for, are going to miss out…
4. it is very simple… if you have an issue with a certain item, then choose another item!!
5. it is very simple again… if you are not allowed to consume products in a food outlet that is not certified to your standards, then choose another outlet!!
6. it is very unreasonable to demand an outlet to be changed just so that one can follow a particular belief system. that is your own choice. just like ppl who choose to be vegetarian, there are those that choose to consume particular foods. if you cannot eat meat or are not allowed to eat particular foods, then it is not the fault of the outlet. it is your particular issue.
7. i have never seen a meat serving outlet forced to go meat free just to suit a vegetarian’s choice. meaning all meat becomes meat free. i am sure a lot of vegetarians would like more alternatives to choose from, but there are only a couple. instead a choice must be made to choose a suitable outlet. this is an example, because you want all the meat changed just to suit your own taste and beliefs. this means that the
animals to be eaten are killed to your standards and a little sticker goes on the menu along with a certificate on the wall.
8. the taste WILL be different. maybe not for you, but for all the regulars who loved the menu just as it was….
9. the way the animal is slaughtered is unethical for a LOT of people.
10. for a meat eater, turkey does NOT taste better than pork. and i really have to ask, how would you know that it does?? for the real thing, there is no substitute. so stop saying that there can or should be.
11. if you wouldn’t change your outlets when asked, why should others change theirs?? a lot of ppl do not like halal but this would never be changed now would it…to please those that don’t like the taste, or the preparation? the coin has TWO sides to it.
Ps. i am not against anybody here, or anywhere, i am not promoting any kind of ‘hate’ speech either. however, i can see here that some are very rude when they don’t get their own way. this is just discussion only. and FYI, i do not consume any pork, beef, or any seafood items as my choice. I am against ANY outlet being changed from it’s original menu items when it doesn’t need to be just to suit a few.
Subway is Subway – sumthing can’t eat, then too bad !!! you can’t change a whole restaurant just cos u can’t eat a few tems on the menu – r u kidding me??!! LOVE it or LEAVE it…
What is your take on this matter? Do you want Subway Singapore to go halal or do you think our non-Muslim friends should continue to enjoy their non-halal meats and sauces?
Halal issues are secondary here. The main question is: How can you mix raw pork and raw fish together? That will definitely cause cross-contamination and everyone – regardless Muslim or not – should be complaining before someone dies of food poisoning.
We would like to thank Ms JY for the information, and reader Abdul Malik Mohammed Ghazali for pointing out the improper handling of raw meat and seafood can set the stage for cross-contamination – the spread of bacteria throughout the kitchen and get onto chopping boards, utensils, and bench tops.