Tag Archive: Ismail Kassim

Ismail Kassim: Stop Spread Of Fake News Belittling Or Inciting Hatred Towards Islam

I am relieved the case of the Imam’s controversial remarks has been settled with the minimum pain to all involved, but it does leave a bad taste in the mouth that will linger on. There are still a number of…
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Ismail Kassim: World Cannot Remain Neutral On Israel Oppression Of Palestine

With the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today for an overnight visit, let’s give him a warm welcome and also take the opportunity to look at the ME conflict in perspective and set the record straight. By now, it…
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Ismail Kassim: PAP Leaders Must Ask Themselves If They Are Cowards

To all PAP leaders, watch the Hollywood classic High Noon and ask yourself: Am I a coward? A craven coward, A coward till my grave This is the refrain from the theme song. In this film, a sheriff played by…
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Ismail Kassim: MUIS Must Revamp Thinking Of Islam And How It Should Be Practised

I agree with you Jon. Getting rid of unqualified and extremist teachers solves only half the problem. I think MUIS have to revamp their thinking and understanding of what Islam is and how it should be practised. Will the emphasis…
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Ismail Kassim: Grading Your Leaders

Lately I have been thinking about the nature of political leadership. What is the difference, I ask myself, between good leaders and great leaders and between the former and those regarded as average, ‘’Ok, can-do or so-so’’ leaders? I think…
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