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How can Muslims become infidels? Don’t be absurd, Harussani!

 Posted by P Ramakrishnan on 31 January 2013  6 Responses »
Jan 312013
 

P Ramakrishnan takes to task Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria for his preposterous remarks on the Allah controversy. Continue reading »

Don’t politicise God

 Posted by P Ramakrishnan on 9 January 2013  5 Responses »
Jan 092013
 

When God is politicised we are in big trouble. That is what is happening in Malaysia. And that’s why we are in such a big mess. Continue reading »

Five contradictions in restricting the use of “Allah”

 Posted by Aliran on 9 January 2013  6 Responses »
Jan 092013
 

We cannot escape from pursuing a broad-minded vision of religion that celebrates diversity and emphasises the shared values and other similarities across faiths, writes Pak Sako. Continue reading »

Christians forced to become Muslims by (little Napoleans in) NRD

 Posted by P Ramakrishnan on 23 November 2012  3 Responses »
Nov 232012
 

Who determines one’s faith – the individual or the NRD? It is obvious that it has to be the individual concerned. The National Registration Department has no business to disagree when a person lays claim to a certain faith. Continue reading »

Clear and present danger?

 Posted by Aliran on 12 November 2012  2 Responses »
Nov 122012
 

We should band together, certainly at the next general elections, based on a common desire to respect each other and to live together peacefully in this place we call our home, writes Zaharom Nain. Continue reading »

Ordinary, average Muslims are not easily confused – their faith is strong!

 Posted by P Ramakrishnan on 2 November 2012  3 Responses »
Nov 022012
 

The protest against the Shah Rukh Khan movie My name is Khan has baffled P Ramakrishnan, who points out that the film has been screened without much problem in many countries with a sizeable Muslim population. So just who are the people “confused”? Continue reading »

Tariq Ramadan: Muslims must fight unjust laws

 Posted by Aliran on 29 July 2012  No Responses »
Jul 292012
 

World leading contemporary Islamic philosopher and thinker Prof Tariq Ramadan has offered six principles of governance which break the stereotype that frames Muslim administrations as anti-democratic and anti-human rights, reports Susan Loone of Malaysiakini. Continue reading »

Siblings of the same calling

 Posted by Aliran on 15 March 2012  No Responses »
Mar 152012
 

If all religions teach that love for others is paramount to seeking true happiness and enlightenment, what are we doing mistrusting one another, wonders Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi. Continue reading »

Islam and Valentine’s Day

 Posted by Aliran on 13 February 2012  1 Response »
Feb 132012
 

Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi says he does not believe in such celebrations, but because others do and it makes them happy, what is the big deal? Continue reading »

Unscrupulous actions, unethical behaviour

 Posted by P Ramakrishnan on 19 November 2011  2 Responses »
Nov 192011
 

Wild tales are being told and blatant lies are being spread with impunity. What is being done is to deliberately create uneasiness, anger and hatred against the Christians and their faith in order to undo our peace and unity. Continue reading »

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