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  • Yaacob Ibrahim: Muslim Marriages Becoming More Resilient

    Yaacob Ibrahim: Muslim Marriages Becoming More Resilient

    Muslim marriages in Singapore are becoming more resilient, said Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim on Monday (Oct 5) at a seminar aimed at better understanding marriage trends and challenges among Malay-Muslim couples.

    However, Dr Yaacob warned that marriages between young couples, as well as remarriages, remain vulnerable and called for a preventive and upstream approach to address the needs of these couples, both before and after marriage.

    He encouraged a culture of lifelong learning, where couples seek marriage education and proactive support.

    “New trends are emerging and therefore, we have to get for ourselves a new skill set in dealing with some of these new challenges that we are facing today,” said Dr Yaacob. “I always believe that information and awareness is important. I think we need to keep people informed. Such seminars are important for us to use this material to share with would-be couples.

    “I always believe that marriages are not made in heaven, they are made on earth. You have to work at it. And I think by sharing information, people understand better, that … you need to be able to find the right level of engagement between you and your spouse.”

    About 300 people, including social service practitioners, attended the seminar.

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com

  • Masagos Bantu Yaacob Ibrahim Dalam Hal Ehwal Melayu/Islam

    Masagos Bantu Yaacob Ibrahim Dalam Hal Ehwal Melayu/Islam

    ENCIK Masagos Zulkifli Masagos Mohamad berkata beliau mahu menggunakan infrastruktur yang tersedia seperti Muis dan Mendaki bagi mendekati dan membantu masyarakat Melayu/Islam Singapura menangani cabaran dari dunia luar seperti fahaman ekstremis.

    “Saya telah lama membantu pemerintah mengatasi masalah fahaman ekstremis di kalangan masyarakat kita yang dipengaruhi oleh Internet ataupun dari ajaran-ajaran yang ekstrem, terutama dalam bidang kerja saya di MHA.

    “Saya telah mendampingi masyarakat di pelbagai peringkat dan kini saya bekerja dengan Dr Yaacob. Saya akan dapat bekerjasama dengannya melalui infrastruktur seperti Muis dan Mendaki dan meluaskan bahagian di mana kita dapat membentuk masyarakat Melayu/Islam dalam menghadapi cabaran ini – sebagai warga Singapura, juga sebagai sebuah masyarakat, dalam dunia moden ini dan juga bagi masa akan datang,” kata Encik Masagos.

    Encik Masagos bakal melepaskan jawatannya sebagai Menteri di Pejabat Perdana Menteri dan Menteri Kedua di Kementerian Ehwal Dalam Negeri (MHA) serta Kementerian Ehwal Luar (MFA).

    Beliau turut meluahkan keinginan bekerjasama dengan lebih erat bersama Dr Yaacob dan juga Anggota Parlimen Melayu lain bagi meningkatkan peluang masyarakat Melayu/Islam agar sama-sama maju di Singapura tanpa melupakan identiti sebagai orang Islam dan juga budaya sebagai orang Melayu.

    Dalam ucapannya semalam, Encik Lee berkata beliau telah berbincang dengan Dr Yaacob tentang peranan Encik Masagos di Mendaki.

    “Saya telah berbincang dengan Dr Yaacob dan beliau akan melantik Masagos sebagai timbalan pengerusi Yayasan Mendaki,” kata Encik Lee.

    Mendaki kini dipengerusikan Dr Yaacob yang kekal sebagai Menteri Perhubungan dan Penerangan.

    “Saya telah mendampingi masyarakat di pelbagai peringkat dan kini saya bekerja dengan Dr Yaacob. Saya akan dapat bekerjasama dengannya melalui infrastruktur seperti Muis dan Mendaki dan meluaskan bahagian di mana kita dapat membentuk masyarakat Melayu/Islam dalam menghadapi cabaran ini – sebagai warga Singapura, juga sebagai sebuah masyarakat, dalam dunia moden ini dan juga bagi masa akan datang.’’

    – Encik Masagos Zulkifli

     

    Source: http://beritaharian.sg

  • All Singaporean Haj Pilgrims Safe

    All Singaporean Haj Pilgrims Safe

    All Singaporean pilgrims who are on their haj pilgrimage are accounted for and are safe, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim said.

    In a Facebook post on Thursday (Sep 24), Dr Yaacob said he was saddened by the news of the stampede in Mina, where more than 300 deaths have been reported so far.

    “I understand from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) that all our Singaporean pilgrims are accounted for and are safe,” Dr Yaacob wrote.

    “Our deepest condolences to the families of those who perished. Let us pray for the recovery of those injured, and may all pilgrims be able to complete their haj safely and smoothly,” he added.

    According to reports, the death toll from the tragedy continues to rise. As of 7.19pm, the Saudi Arabian civil defence said at least 453 have died from the stampede.

    MUIS TO WORK WITH MFA TO MONITOR SAFETY, WELFARE OF SINGAPOREANS

    In a statement issued on Thursday, MUIS said the Singapore Pilgrims’ Affairs Office confirmed that no Singaporeans were involved in the incident in Mina.

    “We continue to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to monitor the safety and welfare of all Singaporeans performing the haj,” MUIS said.

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com

  • International Student In Singapore Can Wear Hijab In School, Why Can’t Singaporeans In Singapore Schools?

    International Student In Singapore Can Wear Hijab In School, Why Can’t Singaporeans In Singapore Schools?

    I was on my way to work this morning. ..and something caught my eye….a student from one of the international school in Singapore was participating her school P.E lesson and guess wat she wearing Hijab…

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    I am happy and at the same time confused. ..

    International School in Singapore allowed her student wear Hijab which I am happy to see but our normal school in Singapore prohibited it…..

    Shame on you MOE….n also Yacob Ibrahim. ..

     

    Source: YatiMimi Black

  • Ummi Abdullah: Government Should Communicate Concerns On Hijab Issue With The Malay Community

    Ummi Abdullah: Government Should Communicate Concerns On Hijab Issue With The Malay Community

    Ckp2 pasal issue tudung ni, I have a feeling the government is scared. These people are not stupid, there have something that worries them.

    You see, I think the government is worried about the controlling the situation and afraid things may escalate to another level.. how you control this?.. takut lepas minta hijab, they go a step further minta ruang solat, lepas tu, what if minta tak nak pegang lelaki.. you see where is the line.

    If the government are so particular why doctor boleh di kasi hijab pulak? kerana mungkin tak ramai doctor wanita islam, the impact is diff, tapi nurse melayu kita bynk.

    I think they are worried when people start asking for more.. from hijab, to waktu solat pulak.. to this and that.. where is the line? How to control. I think they worry about this. Nanti takut minta ruang solat pulak, org agama lain nampak nanti dia minta chapel pulak. Nanti dah ada ruang solat, takut.. org tak kira waktu emergency.. one after another pergi sembayang..I think the government is worried about this.

    Kat Australia, ke Britain ke.. mereka kasi pakai hijab mungkin tak bynk org.. dlm satu department mungkin tak satu yg pakai hijab.
    I rasa ini yg buat government kita contemplating.

    Ok ini bab I rasa, MUIS and our Muslim MP, ustaz dan ustazah nak kena masuk, educate the government. Kita jugak nak kena tunjukkan yg kita tak akan melalut sampai ke next tahap yg eh.. “aku wanita islam, tak boleh pegang lelaki. You all get what I mean. Hospital is a place where emergency happen. I think the gorvenment still afraid of the extremist.. Now we ask for hijab, next prayer. .. how u manage things like this?

    I think they worry all these may effect the workflow in the hospital.

    Ok everyone, please don’t get me wrong, I’m with all of you that wants a hijab, I’m just relating this to you because I have a feeling that the government is worried. I maybe wrong. We need to know why is the government is not allowing this. we need to counter this back in a pratical way. I am a muslim, and I’m sharing this because of Allah swt.

    And dear government, if I am wrong, then come forward and give ur explanation why u don’t allow hijab? Is this the reason what MR Yaacob Ibrahim meant by problematic? Can you communicate with your muslim citizens? Please share with us what is ur concern. Can MUIS also step in and explained to the government how we can make this idea of having a hijab at work more feasible?

    Thank you
    ‪#‎keranaAllahswt‬
    ‪#‎samasamakitacarijalankeluar‬

     

    Source: Dapur Ummi Abdullah