Tag: Islam

HOAX: Wear Pro-Gaza T-Shirt To Mosque But Got Reprimanded by ISD Officer

EDITOR’S NOTE

Latest update on 17 July 2014 @ 7pm: Terawis Al-Shahid Ashraff has clarified on his Facebook that the posting was a hoax.

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Terawis Al-Shahid Ashraff

Rilek1Corner was informed of an incident that occur recently.

A Muslim brother who goes by the name Terawis Al-Shahid Ashraff had posted on Facebook that someone he knew wore #SaveGaza #FreeGaza T-Shirt to a mosque to perform his Terawih prayer in the evening.

Just like any Muslim, that Muslim brother was merely showing support for the oppressed state of Palestine, and he sympathised with innocent victims killed by the Israeli forces.

Unfortunately, that Muslim brother was told to remove the T-shirt by an unnamed ISD officer.

Furious, Terawis Al-Shahid Ashraff then asked what is MUIS take on this issue.

Earlier this week, another Muslim brother Gulam Yusuf who is a freelance worker in the oil trade industry, had hung a Palestinian flag — which was emblazoned with the word “free” — to spread awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, notably the “mass killing of innocent civilians”.

Gulam who stays in Sims Drive, took the flag down after he was advised by the police.

Has anyone experienced a similar encounter too?

Contributed by NAZ

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Photo Gulam Yusuf

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July 17, 2014
The Landmark Restaurant Offer ‘Ramadan Buffet’ on Groupon But No MUIS Halal Certificate?

This place is NOT halal. When i called to do a reservation, i enquired if it is halal.

They told me they have not managed to get the cert yet but it is ‘on the way’.

She further clarified that they applied for it so now they’re waiting.

Dissatisfied, I checked with MUIS halal registry department, and guess what, no such application.

Authored by Quaintly Urs‎

List of Muis Halal-certifed Caterers / Central Kitchens

List of Muis Halal-certified Eating Establishments

EDITOR’S NOTE

Thank you sis Quaintly Urs‎ for highlighting this.

True enough we have checked the MUIS website, and went through the list of Halal certified caterers and eating establishments, but we can’t find the name ‘The Landmark in Village Hotel Bugis’.

Really misleading don’t you think?

We have contacted MUIS, and The Landmark in Village Hotel Bugis for their clarification on this matter. Hopefully, they will reply and we will post an update accordingly.

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July 16, 2014
Wearwhite Ready to Help People Grappling With Same-Sex-Attraction

This evening I met someone for the first time.

I received a msg from the wearwhite folks earlier in the day, requesting me to meet up with a person who was asking for help with Same Sex Attraction (SSA) my task was to befriend and recommend him to other agencies for follow-up.

He recounted his early years of grappling with SSA. It’s the classic story of an absent father figure and a domineering mother. Growing up, he too suffered from being bullied.

Amazingly, he had the force of will to not immediately succumb to the attraction. He read up and researched the issue, finding out a lot about it. It helped him grapple with the SSA, finding solace and comfort through worship and spirituality.

He’s a strong advocate of the view that SSA is primarily due to socialisation issues, not inborn. We were then met with a guy fr the entertainment industry, who recounted incidents whereby people he knew with SSA returning to fitrah, the natural disposition inherent in humanity. All he did was put the hashtag ‪#‎wearwhite‬ on his FB pg. they Came to him, he connected them to others and they too returned to fitrah.

They plan. And God plans. And God is the best of planners.

I believe tonight’s gathering was planned by God. To make people of very varied backgrounds and interests, come together with the intent of helping humanity.

I speak to all of us here. We are reaching out to one and all, regardless of your religion or race. If you are battling with SSA, and are looking for help, go to the wearwhite page, make contact. They can help you get in touch with sincere people who have gone through what you are going through. They have gone through the darkness and have seen the light. They are more than willing to help.

You can also PM me.

I make a special request. Can all here please share this posting on your walls? Wearwhite is here for you.

Come back to fitrah. Come back to the natural disposition and inner purity that God has created you with.

Authored by Syed Danial

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July 16, 2014
SG on Gaza: ‘Analysts’ and ‘Experts’ Should Not Complicate and Obfuscate Conflict

I refer to Mr Goldberg’s article ‘Why Hamas is trying to get Gazans killed‘.

I am quite astonished by the ahistorical approach he has taken, and his attempts to diminish the severity of the over 100 Gazans killed by Israeli attacks, and worse, absolving Israel of any blame.

Interestingly, the number of Israeli casualties/injuries are also not mentioned, hence the grossly brutal and disproportionate nature of the attacks were hidden.

It is also quite astounding that entire blame is shifted to Hamas. Lest we forget, this conflict is not three weeks old, nor is it one that started in 2005 as the author seemingly suggests.

Hamas was founded in the 1980s (and perhaps the author forgets that Israel was at least partially responsible for its creation), while Israel’s occupation began in 1948, and further expanded in 1967. To attribute the effect of occupation as the cause, is at best a rewriting of history, and at worse, disingenuous.

Additionally, the West Bank is not under Hamas; so if Hamas is the problem, why is West Bank still illegally occupied by Israel?

Israel has violated more UN resolutions than any other state in the world, and even though almost the entire world voted at the UN general assembly for an independent Palestine, Israel – backed by the US – purposefully ignores the will of the international community. I wonder why all these basic facts were not mentioned in the letter.

Another unmentioned truth is that whatever actions the Palestinians have taken – armed resistance, ceasefire, negotiations with Israel, going through the UN – the building of Jewish settlements never ceased and in fact grows exponentially. A simple look at UN reports and one would find this.

Considering all these, is it any wonder there is so much trouble in Palestine?

I urge Israel to abide by the international laws that govern every state, and I hope that ‘analysts’ and ‘experts’ will provide better and fairer analyses, and not obfuscate and complicate what is a relatively simple and straightforward matter.

Authored by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah

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July 16, 2014
ISETAN Tudung Discrimination: Write letter to Japan HQ and Contact Japan Embassy

Salaam

I’m not satisfied those managers who are responsible for this mess is anyway delegating or another words, evading to be investigated.

Isetan Singapore gives a poor response, it’s time to reach out to ISETAN Japan HQ as well.

Here is their management policy for your scrutiny; http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/philosophy.html

Here is their management corporate data; http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/information.html#information01 at the bottom page of that link, there is the Japan address.

I hope there is someone who can help write a letter to whom in that list matter (for eg. TO: The CEO or the head director etc etc..)

After that, by dropping by the Singapore Japan Embassy to lodge a complaint and request them for assistance to have that letter forwarded to Isetan Japan (may need some cash on stand-by though just in case).

I had somewhat something similar before with MFA a no. of years back.

Normally foreign consulates are very hospitable when you’re reporting about their foreign business SG. Especially when it comes to the service industry.

Hope this helps.

P.S: Btw i did pass this suggestion to that Zafirah Edwards lady before. So far no reply. Why not try this channel. Don’t we all wish justice to be prevailed for that two irresponsible managers. And now their SOP is in such a way that the two managers does not seem to be put to task or anything set by the management. Their Japan HQ would really be interested if there’s any inconsistencies among these management levels clearly.

Authored by Brader Jack

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July 15, 2014