IRF Press Statement || 5 March 2010
We read the news about a police report being lodged against Sisters in Islam (SIS) by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) on the current controversy involving whipping of Muslim women under the Syari’ah laws with trepidation.
We would like to stress our stand that such an act by any Islamic bodies only paints a bleak picture about Islam as a religion that assents to healthy debates and differences in opinion. Such provocation to exhibit power and authority in trying to silence dissenting views from being debated in an open court is a clear manifestation of grandiose ideas that might is right. In a situation where the issue of whipping of Muslim women under Syari’ah law is still being debated by civil societies and Kartika case remains unresolved, it is very surprising that such punishment was being carried out surreptitiously.
It must be made loud and clear that the eternal message of Islam is justice and equality. The severity of Syari’ah punishment can be understood only if one bears in mind the fundamental principle of Islamic Law that no duty (taklif) is ever imposed on man without his being granted a corresponding right. And among the inalienable rights of every member of the Islamic society – Muslim and non-Muslim, man and woman alike – is the right to protection by the community as a whole.
Before subjecting any Muslims to the harsh penalties provided under the Islamic Law, it is the responsibility of the state to ensure that there is an equitable standard of living among its citizens commensurate with the resources at the disposal of the community, the enjoyment of social security and an environment conducive for intellectual and spiritual progress. Rather than trying to dignify Islam through the application of Syari’ah Laws, the state should instead focus on the real essence of Islamic spirit in ensuring social justice and equality in our society. Islamic Laws should not be read as mere texts but the underlying context must also be understood, including the socio-political context.
Hitherto, the Syari’ah penalties are almost never applicable in modern society where inequality is clearly abundant. It would have been a grave injustice when these penalties are seen to be applied almost exclusively to women and the poor, and never to the wealthy, the powerful or the oppressors. Syari’ah penalties therefore serve as a deterrent, with the objective to stir the conscience of the believer to the gravity of the action warranting such a punishment.
We, the Islamic Renaissance Front, hope that the relevant authorities and the powers that be, will not treat all voices that had criticized the imprudent execution of such laws as enemies of the faith and to immediately suspend further whipping of Muslim women. We call upon the authorities to establish space for dialogue and debate within our Muslim communities, between the ulama’, intellectuals, academicians and civil societies since this issue is not mainly about the texts, but equally the contexts.
Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa
Chairman
Islamic Renaissance Front |
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Kenyataan Akhbar IRF || 5 Mac 2010
Kami mengikuti berita berkenaan laporan polis yang telah dibuat oleh Majlis Agama Islam Selangor terhadap Sisters in Islam (SIS) mengenai isu kontroversi yang melibatkan hukuman sebat ke atas wanita Islam di bawah undang-undang jenayah Syariah dengan penuh kegusaran.
Kami ingin menyatakan pendirian kami bahawa tindakan yang sedemikian oleh pihak yang berkuasa dalam hal ehwal agama Islam hanya akan menimbulkan imej yang buruk terhadap Islam, agama yang memberi ruang yang luas kepada perdebatan yang sihat dan kewujudan perbezaan pendapat. Tindakan provokatif yang diperlihatkan dengan tujuan menghalang sebarang usaha agar isu ini dibicarakan secara terbuka adalah manifestasi yang amat jelas akan kebenaran anggapan bahawa ‘kuasa dan keangkuhan paksi kebenaran’. Dalam hal ini, isu berkenaan hukuman sebat ke atas wanita Islam di bawah undang-undang jenayah Syari’ah masih lagi sedang diperdebatkan oleh masyarakat madani ditambah pula dengan kes Kartika yang masih belum diselesaikan, maka tentulah amat sekali mengejutkan apabila tindakan hukuman sebat tersebut dilaksanakan secara diam-diam. |
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Assalamulaikum,
Sukacitanya dimaklumkan bahawa pihak YAYASAN KEBAJIKAN NUSANTARA (YAKIN) kini sekali lagi sedang dalam pencarian 20 orang pelajar yang berpontensi untuk diberi peluang belajar bersama para Ulama’di Makkah Al-Mukkarammah secara Tallaqi.
Untuk maklumat lanjut sila semak pamplet dibawah :- |
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Professor Tariq Ramadan is a European Muslim who advocates reform in Islam and promotes interfaith dialogue. Born in Switzerland and the grandson of the Muslim Brotherhood founder, Hassan Al Banna, the European academic has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most important innovators of the century. He told ZAKIAH KOYA during his recent visit to Kuala Lumpur that Muslims must make an effort to move from mere formalism – a fixation on ritual – towards a committed spiritual and social presence
MUSLIMS say that their religion is perfect and it is because of this many are against interfaith dialogues. What is the point they ask? So why are you promoting interfaith dialogues among religions?
We have a perfect religion, yes, but we are not perfect. Dealing with other religions means that we are challenging the very meaning of ours. When we have a dialogue, sometimes when we meet Jews, Christians, Buddhists, agnostics or atheists, the way they are helps you to better your religion as they may make you see something which you have neglected to see.
For example, when I was in South America, the priests there were talking of love. So, I learnt to also talk of the spiritual dimension of love in Islam and its importance in life. So the experience of others is helping you to have other viewpoints of your religion. |
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(Semoga Allah menempatkan Marwa al Sharbini di kalangan Syuhada')
Kematian Marwah Al-Sharbini di tangan pemuda Rusia yang amat membenci Islam bukanlah sesuatu yang baru. Beliau dibunuh hanya kerana beliau seorang Muslimah yang tegar memakai pakaian yang menutup aurat. Ini hanyalah satu ulangan kepada rentetan peristiwa anti hijab yang berlaku di seluruh dunia. Selepas kejatuhan empayar Uthmaniyah, di antara satu penyebabnya ialah konspirasi Mustafa Kamal at-Tartuk, antara perubahan yang dibawa bagi menghapuskan nilai hidup Islam di kalangan masyarakat Islam Turki ialah pengharaman tudung.
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Oleh: Ezry Fahmy
Sumber: http://ibnyusof.blogspot.com
Masyarakat kini secara umumnya telah diperkenalkan dengan satu terma yang menjadi kontroversi di kalangan kebanyakan ahli ‘ilm dan orang awam. Cakap sahaja perkataan ‘Bid’ah’ maka ramai yang ingin mendengar kecenderungan pihak yang berucap, sama ada pihak terbabit memilih pandangan ‘semua bid’ah itu sesat’ atau ‘adanya bid’ah hasanah’ menjadi kayu ukur. |
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Sumber : http://www.bharian.com.my
KAJIAN saintifik tiga pensyarah Universiti Malaya membuktikan solat yang diwajibkan kepada umat Islam setiap hari, bukan hanya amalan kerohanian tetapi terbukti mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental terutama meningkatkan tahap kesihatan manusia.
SOLAT sebagai rukun Islam yang wajib dilakukan setiap umat Islam sudah banyak dikaji dari sudut kerohanian.
Bagaimanapun, pernahkah kita berfikir mengenai pengertian setiap gerakan solat seperti qiyam, rukuk, sujud, duduk antara dua sujud serta tahiyat awal dan tahiyat akhir.
Adakah gerakan itu hanya sekadar gerakan tubuh yang tidak mempunyai makna? |
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Oleh: Dr. Mohd Zamrin Dimon
Pakar Perunding Bedah Jantung dan Paru-paru HUKM
Presiden Kelab Kesihatan HALUAN (KKH)
Sumber : http://haluan.org.my
PUASA adalah menahan diri dari makan dan minum dari terbit fajar ke maghrib. Dari aspek fisiologi dan kesihatan, puasa bermula sekitar 12 hingga 24 jam dari ketika kita tidak makan dan minum.
Puasa belum bermula dari segi kimianya, sehinggalah karbohidrat dalam badan kita digunakan sebagai sumber tenaga. Puasa boleh berterusan sehingga semua karbohidrat dan lemak dalam badan kita dapat digunakan sebagai sumber tenaga.
Apabila badan kehabisan karbohidrat dan lemak, protein pula akan digunakan sebagai sumber tenaga. Pada ketika ini, ia tidak disebut sebagai puasa tetapi kebuluran.
Berdasarkan kepada fakta ini, seseorang manusia yang sihat akan dapat bertahan untuk hidup tanpa makanan selama hampir 40 hari, dengan syarat dia mendapat sumber air yang berterusan, dan tidak terdedah kepada anasir-anasir toksik dan pencemaran seperti penyakit berjangkit. |
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Sumber : Utusan Online (http://www.utusan.com.my/)
MENURUT Anas bin Malik r.a., Rasulullah SAW berbuka puasa dengan beberapa biji kurma yang segar sebelum menunaikan solat (Maghrib). Sekiranya tidak ada kurma yang segar, baginda akan berbuka dengan kurma kering. Jika tidak ada juga kurma kering, Baginda mengambil beberapa cedok air. (Riwayat Abu Daud dan Tirmizi).
Abu Daud dan Tirmizi meriwayatkan daripada Sulaiman bin Amir bahawa Rasulullah SAW bersabda: Apabila seorang di antara kamu berbuka, hendaklah ia berbuka dengan kurma. Sekiranya tidak ada kurma, hendaklah ia berbuka dengan air kerana air itu bersih lagi membersihkan.
Diriwayatkan dari Anas bin Malik yang berkata: “Adalah Nabi (SAW), tidak berangkat menuju musolla kecuali baginda memakan beberapa biji kurma, dan baginda memakannya dalam jumlah bilangan ganjil.” (Riwayat: Al-Bukhari dan Muslim).
Amalan berbuka Rasulullah SAW menggambarkan kurma itu banyak khasiatnya, terutama untuk badan yang keletihan selepas sehari berpuasa. |
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-- HR. Muslim |
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