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  • Humanist Society (Singapore): ‘Terrorism Has No Religion’ Slogan Is Divisive

    Humanist Society (Singapore): ‘Terrorism Has No Religion’ Slogan Is Divisive

    The Humanist Society (Singapore) sets out our position regarding the slogan “Terrorism has no religion”.
    As Singapore celebrates Racial Harmony Day this month, we are mindful that the terrorist threat to Singapore is at its highest in decades. Singapore’s political leaders has emphasised that the question is not whether a terrorist attack will happen here, but when it will happen.
    It is an unfortunate fact that most terrorist attacks in major cities have been perpetuated under the banner of radical Islamic ideology. A similar attack in Singapore will undoubtedly have ramifications on the relationship between persons of different races and faiths.
    After each attack by the Islamic State or its adherents (also known as ISIS/ DAESH), ordinary citizens, political and religious leaders often condemn the attackers by asserting that “terrorism has no religion”. However the Humanist Society (Singapore) suggest that this is a divisive slogan which discriminates against people with no religion.
    The statement ‘terrorism has no religion’ can also be read as saying that the terrorists were in fact irreligious. Such interpretation even more glaring in reactions stating that the terrorists were “not true Muslims” or “not true believers” – therefore by implication having no religion. The logical conclusion of such statements is that atheism, or the lack of religion, is the root of terrorism instead.
    While the slogan was formulated to guard against racial or religious prejudice, it inevitably casts aspersions against persons who have no religion. The Society is concerned that such sentiments may lead to further contempt and discrimination against people who do not subscribe to organised religion. We suggest that a better rallying call is “United against Terrorism”.
    It is simplistic to think that merely disassociating religious ideology from terrorism will guard society against terrorism. Society’s collective response to a terrorist attack involves physical responses like the newly established Rapid Deployment Troops, as well as social and psychological responses such as the further strengthening of our multi-racial, multi-religious fabric.
    We therefore call upon the Singapore government to step up national defense programmes regarding psychological defense, and the Inter-Religious Organisation and other grassroots organisations to conduct inter-faith events where the aftermath of a potential terrorist attack in Singapore can be honestly and frankly addressed.
    Source: Humanist Society (Singapore)
  • Trolls Disrespect Mosque And Islam With Half-Naked Antics

    Trolls Disrespect Mosque And Islam With Half-Naked Antics

    Jika perbuatan ini dilakukan di Malaysia, mohon pihak berkuasa siasat & ambil tindakan dgn sewajarnya. Kurang ajar!!!

    Mosque Trolls

    Mosque Trolls 2

    Mosque Trolls 3

    Source: Belia Bangkit

  • Pokemon Go Didakwa Buat Si Pemain Sering Lupa Solat Maka Diharamkan

    Pokemon Go Didakwa Buat Si Pemain Sering Lupa Solat Maka Diharamkan

    Majlis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) bahagian Lebak, di wilayah Banten Indonesia mengharamkan Pokemon Go, permainan yang kian mendapat perhatian ramai.

    Langkah tersebut diambil berdasarkan pendapat para ulama secara amnya, bahawa permainan yang tidak bermanfaat hukumnya haram.

    MUI bahagian Lebak menyifatkan Pokemon Go sebagai tidak bermanfaat dan boleh menyebabkan si pemain menjadi lalai terhadap kewajipan bersolat lima waktu serta pekerjaan mereka.

    “Kami meminta MUI pusat segera melakukan kajian juga mengeluarkan fatwa terkait dengan Pokemon Go,” menurut Setiausaha Agung MUI bahagian Lebak, KK Ahmad Hudori, seperti yang ditukil laman Antara.

    Menurut beliau, ajaran Islam mengharamkan permainan yang membazirkan waktu dan juga yang boleh membahayakan diri sendiri.

    Demam Pokemon Go sudah sampai ke Indonesia dan sejauh ini, pemerintah negara itu berasakan masih belum ada keperluan untuk melarang permainan tersebut.

    Namun, permainan itu tidak dibenarkan di tempat-tempat berhampiran pejabat pemerintah dan bangunan-bangunan utama negara itu.

    Sebelum ini, kerajaan Arab Saudi turut mengeluarkan fatwa mengharamkan permainan Pokemon Go.

    Menurut para ulama, kartun pokemon menggunakan simbol-simbol seperti “garisan silang menyerupai salib, segi tiga yang melambangkan Freemason dan simbol Shintoisme Jepun, yang berdasarkan kepercayaan terhadap lebih daripada satu Tuhan”.

    Source: Berita MediaCorp

  • New Report On Iraq Invasion Raises Questions Around Singapore’s Involvement

    New Report On Iraq Invasion Raises Questions Around Singapore’s Involvement

    In 2003, Singapore deployed servicemen, ships and aircraft to the Persian Gulf in support of the Iraq war, as part of a mission to “maintain security” and to see Iraq achieve self-government through a political transition.

    Singapore was officially part of the Multinational Force — Iraq (MNF-I) from then until 2008, with the Defence Ministry describing it as supporting “reconstruction efforts” in Iraq.

    The Government publicly showed its support for the US-led invasion of Iraq, in what is perceived as it acting without the mandate of the United Nations Security Council. On March 14, 2003, in response to questions raised by Members of Parliament, then Foreign Minister, Professor S Jayakumar, asserted that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction.

    Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and President Tony Tan (then Defence Minister) issued similar statements asserting the legitimacy of the invasion of Iraq.

    Earlier this month, on July 6, the Report of the Iraq Inquiry was published by the United Kingdom and it seriously questioned any purported justifications for the invasion. The report unanimously concluded that peaceful options for disarmament had not been exhausted and therefore, military action was not a last resort.

    Significantly, the report also concluded that “(t)here was no imminent threat from Saddam Hussein”.

    The effects of the illegal invasion of Iraq were devastating, and continue to be so. Between March and April 2003 alone, 6,882 civilian deaths were caused by US-led forces. Even today, Iraq may be viewed as entering a phase that could prove every bit as destabilising — perhaps even more so — than the war against the Islamic State.

    But the report also raises important questions for Singapore: Was the Government independently satisfied of the factual and legal basis for invading Iraq, or did it take the US’ word for it, as the UK did?

    Did the Government feel compelled, as Tony Blair did, to stand together with an important ally? How does our involvement square with our oft-stated principle of acting according to the rule of international law?

    The answer is important not only because it goes to the heart of our foreign and defence policy, but also because Singaporean lives were put on the line. Singaporean assets deployed to support the illegal invasion of Iraq were withdrawn only in March 2005.

    With respect to the democratic values of accountability and transparency in government, and for the rule of law, I appeal to the Singapore Government to address these issues in Parliament.

    As our elected representatives, the decisions made by our Government reflect our entire nation. As a member of the global community, the devastation of the Iraq invasion is a responsibility borne by us all.

     

    Source: TODAYOnline

  • Revising Your Studies? These Two Did It At A Mosque

    Revising Your Studies? These Two Did It At A Mosque

    Saw this secondary students from a neighbouring school near the mosque.

    The first reaction i felt was, “masyaAllah”. Two buddies, in a mosque, one is revising school work while the other is reciting the Quran.

    How having good companies around you play a major role in your struggles in this world.

    May Allah broaden their knowledge and love for each other and may they grow up to be a contributing role models for the betterment of our ummah.

    “The example of a good companion (friend) in comparison with a bad one is like that of one who sells musk and the blacksmith. From the first, you would either buy musk or enjoy its good smell, while from the blacksmith you would either get burned or smell a bad scent.” Saheeh Al-Bukhari

    FB: Adzan Khairuddin

     

    Source: JOM

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