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  • 20 Year Old Malay Abang, Asraff, Teaches Singaporeans A Lesson In Race-Blind Compassion

    20 Year Old Malay Abang, Asraff, Teaches Singaporeans A Lesson In Race-Blind Compassion

    An amazing moment witnessed today…

    I was rushing to my car as I was late. So just right after I sat down in my car, I noticed this uncle was walking very slowly while pushing his trolley of cardboards.

    Seconds later, this young Malay guy saw and immediately rush over to help push his trolley! He even went back to hold his hand after realizing the uncle couldn’t walk properly! My heart was melted right after what he did!

    Asraff 2

    I was like what the hell am I still sitting here capturing this moment! So I left my car engine on, went over to introduce myself which somehow scared them at first. But after letting them known that I was really inspired by what this young man did and requested to take a picture with them. They were very happy especially the uncle! Thou shocked at the same time

    After which I push trolley cross the road,up the stairs to where the uncle wanted, while this guy was holding the uncle’s hand crossing the road and all the way up. I could tell the uncle was deeply grateful and kept thanking us in Hokkien!

    This young man went off right after, so I rushed up to him get to know him through my anyhow-hand-language + rojak Melayu. Doesn’t matter, what I want to say is, he’s really got an amazing heart and just acted it out! And he is just 20! Whao…
    After bidding goodbye, I went to the washroom and ran into him again. I saw his expression was so full of joy while running back while waving to me…

    Love, care & support is boundless. It does not matter whats our age, race or rank. I truly believe we can always make an impact in people’s life if “we want to” and lights up their day! Although I know these are little actions, but everyone is doing the same, little action will lead to BIG action! The world we are in will be much much more beautiful…

    If you want to do it, just act it out. There isn’t any right or wrong if it’s coming from your heart.

    Thank you for allowing me to learn such a precious lesson…

    And I salute you, Mr Asraff.

     

    Source: Wei Da

  • Ustazah Abandons Islam – Love Her, Pray For Her

    Ustazah Abandons Islam – Love Her, Pray For Her

    For our sister in faith….

    A few people have written to me about an ustazah who has abandoned her past teachings. She is now advocating a life that is free from the cages of religious beliefs, particularly of Islam.

    Many of her followers are upset by this news, disappointed by the ustazah’s sudden change of heart and worried about the impact of her newfound faith upon other youths. Frankly, I am not too anxious of her influence more than I feel for that ustazah whom I still hold in high regard.

    She is searching for the truth and has stumbled into the path of uncertainty. She is being frank with herself. She is crying for help inside. I have been there before. I have struggled with my ownself too and my own beliefs. Should I be angry with her? Must I be upset with her? No, not at all. What I will do is to pray for her. I will remember her when I communicate to Allah. And so should all of us.

    Why? Because our great Prophet Muhammad once reminded us: “When one of you has love for his brother, he should inform him that he loves him (Shahih Bukhari).” He meant it for men and women too.

    We love the ustazah. We want her to know that. We are humans like her. Humans who make mistakes, who breakdown and falter. Humans who know that even the best fall down sometimes. As people who love her much, we invite her back to return to the path of certainty and truth. The path of her own ancestors. The path of Muhammad. The path of the Quran and the Sunnah.

     

    Source: Khairudin Aljunied

  • Kerja Peningkatan Masjid Al-Falah Selesai Sudah

    Kerja Peningkatan Masjid Al-Falah Selesai Sudah

    Masjid Al-Falah yang menjadi tumpuan ramai pengunjung Islam yang bekerja dan membeli-belah di kawasan Orchard Road, selesai menjalani kerja-kerja peningkatan selama setahun.

    Selain menyediakan ruang solat yang lebih luas dan selesa, masjid yang terletak di aras bawah Bangunan Cairnhill Place itu, juga dilengkapi dengan pelbagai kemudahan baru serta ciri-ciri yang lebih mesra warga emas dan keluarga.

    Antaranya – sebuah lif baru bagi para jemaah yang memerlukan bantuan khas untuk ke tingkat atas, bilik air bagi golongan kurang upaya, bilik menyusukan bayi untuk kaum ibu serta beberapa tanjakan di kawasan masjid bagi kemudahan para pengguna yang berkerusi roda.

    Bagi menandakan selesainya kerja naik taraf di masjid itu, Menteri Bertanggungjawab bagi Ehwal Masyarakat Islam, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, mendedahkan sebuah plak sebelum menunaikan solat Jumaat.

    “Saya bersyukur dan berterima kasih kepada masyarakat kita kerana sumbangan mereka yang membolehkan kita menjalankan program-program peningkatan masjid demi memenuhi keperluan masyarakat kita,” kata Dr Yaacob ketika ditemui pihak media.

    Beliau juga percaya setiap masjid perlu diubahsuai mengikut keperluan para jemaah yang berbeza-beza.

    “Untuk golongan dewasa, mereka yang ada anak kecil, untuk para ibu bapa dan sebagainya. Jadi lif, tanjakan dan sebagainya yang diperlukan akan disediakan. Tapi pada masa yang sama juga, kita renung kembali apakah keperluan masjid itu dari segi demografik,” ujar beliau.

    Turut hadir – Ketua Eksekutif Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), Abdul Razak Maricar, Mufti negara, Dr Mohamed Fatris Bakaram, Pengerusi Eksekutif Masjid Al-Falah, Encik Yahya Hashim serta Mantan Mufti Negara, Encik Syed Isa Mohamed Semait, yang memimpin solat Jumaat.

    Ia disertai lebih 2,000 jemaah yang memenuhi kedua-dua dewan solat lelaki dan wanita yang kini lebih selesa dengan pemasangan sistem hawa dingin serta permaidani baru.

    Ruang ibadah masjid juga lebih luas dengan tambahan ruang lantai lebih 500 meter persegi. Ia kini mampu menampung 2,000 jemaah, berbanding 1,500 sebelum ini.

    Golongan belia juga tidak dilupakan. Sebuah bilik khas disediakan di tingkat dua bagi para belia menjalankan pelbagai kegiatan, ataupun sekadar untuk beristirehat dan berinteraksi.

    Pengerusi Eksekutif Masjid Al-Falah, Encik Yahya Hashim, berkata: “Mereka dahulu mendapat bilik kecil sangat, daif sangat. Tapi sekarang pihak lembaga fikir, untuk menyahut seruan MUIS, kita harus melakukan sesuatu yang lebih proaktif. Pihak lembaga sangat menggalakkan belia-belia ini untuk bersama-sama dengan ahli lembaga, bekerjasama dengan kita dan boleh menjalankan apa aktiviti atau program yang mereka perlukan.”

    Menurut anggota kumpulan belia di Masjid Al-Falah, Filzah Hanani, kewujudan bilik khas itu dapat memudahkan mengendalikan pelbagai program.

    “Bagi kami, susah untuk mencari untuk berdiskusi untuk membuat program ataupun mengendalikan bengkel dan sebagainya. (Dan) Sekarang kita mempunyai bilik sendiri maka ia memudahkan kita untuk mengendalikan program dan sebagainya,” kata beliau.

    Bahagian luar masjid turut diberi nafas baru dengan reka bentuk yang menggabungkan unsur moden dan tradisional – sesuai dengan kedudukannya sebagai satu-satunya masjid di bandar komersil Orchard.

    Kerja-kerja peningkatan ini adalah sebahagian daripada Program Peningkatan Masjid (MUP) Fasa Kedua. Ia menelan belanja $2.6 juta – $750,000 daripada jumlah itu dibiayai Dana Pembangunan Masjid (MBF).

    Ini merupakan kali pertama Masjid Al-Falah menjalani kerja peningkatan besar-besaran sejak dibuka pada 1987.

    Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

  • Badoque Cafe Clarification: “Badoque Western” In Malaysia Is A Copycat, No Relations To Us

    Badoque Cafe Clarification: “Badoque Western” In Malaysia Is A Copycat, No Relations To Us

    It has come to our attention that a business has stolen our name and branding. Store is located at Pasir Gudang. Taman Kota Masai

    Badoque Cafe

    DISCLAIMER NOTICE
    TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

    Badoque Cafe (s) Pte Ltd would like to publicly announce that, we are a Singapore established food and beverage company of registration number 200801718E dated 22nd of January 2008.

    We are a Trademarked identity T0804335H as of 1st April 2008.

    We have 2 operating outlets, only in Singapore.
    Badoque @ Simpang Bedok
    No. 298 Bedok Rd, Bedok Shopping Complex

    Badoque @ Upper Thomson
    No. 246 Upper Thomson Rd

    We do not have any other outlets out of Singapore.

    We are not affiliated, associated or authorised in any way and officially connected with “Badoque Western ” or any of it’s subsidiaries or it’s affiliates.

    Clearly, orange is NOT the new black
    Management
    Badoque Cafe

     

    Source: Badoque Cafe

  • Malaysia Says “Controversial Preacher” Zakir Naik Is Moderate Islamic Voice

    Malaysia Says “Controversial Preacher” Zakir Naik Is Moderate Islamic Voice

    KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Deputy Minister in charge of Islamic Affairs on Tuesday (April 19) defended the country’s decision to allow controversial Islamic scholar Zakir Naik (picture) to conduct his recent week-long lecture series on religion following an uproar from various quarters, including the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties, because Dr Zakir is a “voice of moderation” for Islam.

    Analysts, however, told TODAY the Malaysian government’s endorsement of Dr Zakir — including a meeting between the preacher and Prime Minister Najib Razak — was aimed at appealing to the Malay voter base, marking another level at which the country’s main ruling party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), is using religion to shore up its political position.

    In an interview with business radio station BFM on Tuesday morning, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the India-born preacher was needed in Malaysia to counter the rising extremist voices in Islam. “Islam is a misunderstood religion, and there are many voices that are perceived as being extremist. We need a voice of moderation,” said Mr Asyraf . “He could represent a voice of moderation, not only among Muslims, but especially non-Muslims.” Mr Asyraf said Dr Zakir was capable of convincing non-

    Muslims that Islam is a “religion of moderation”. “We are facing plenty of problems right now with extremist groups. This is why we need iconic personalities to change this perception,” he added.

    Mr Asyraf was among those who lobbied for Dr Zakir to be allowed to speak in Malaysia, despite objections from BN’s senior partners, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) and the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), as well as from numerous non-governmental organisations.

    NGO Hindu Rights Action Force had accused Dr Zakir of encouraging discord by allegedly promoting terrorism and criticising the various faiths practised in Malaysia. The preacher is controversial for his views, among them his support for Al Qaeda jihadists and Osama bin Laden, after, in a 2006 lecture, he called for “every Muslim to be a terrorist”. However, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has defended the Islamic televangelist and even described the latter as a “very wise man”. During his week-long tour, Dr Zakir spoke in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu and Malacca, after being given permission to do so by the police and the government.

    Dr Lim Teck Ghee, director of the Centre for Policy Initiatives in Kuala Lumpur, told TODAY that the government’s move in greenlighting Dr Zakir’s speaking engagements was to appeal to the Malay-Muslim support base. “It is to make sure this audience continues to see the government as protecting Muslim and Malay dominance and hegemony,” said Dr Lim.

    “The past two elections have shown that UMNO’s hold on power is precarious. Distracting the Malay Muslim audience with religious issues, which make it appear as if UMNO is the champion of Islam, is a straightforward and sure-to-win method to retain Malay votes; perhaps even a majority.”

    Political analyst Wong Chin Huat noted the issue is about domestic positioning, to “lock in” Muslim voters who are eager to see Islam or Muslims emerging triumphant in any zero-sum game with other faiths or religious communities. “It’s a sign that the government is using the religious card to shore up its political position,” the head of political and social analysis at Penang Institute told TODAY.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

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