Acceptance

Credibility is being questioned

In Malaysia today, everything is about or at least related to politics and none view a particular matter as it is. There's no longer black is black or white is white instead it is it can be white or it may be black. Sadly, religion itself too is being used and victimised by everyone, sadly the Muslims themselves are influenced by such unhealthy trend.

Not long ago, Zulkifli Nordin the 'riding' MP joined other pro-establishment NGOs in opposing the forum on conversion by the Bar Council. His stand is clear he was only protecting his faith, the religion that he believes in , the official religion of Malaysia and nothing else. Sadly, many see such as collaborating with the Government particularly the coalition leads by UMNO. Few view such a struggle to safeguard Islam.

Now, the Fatwa Council is facing the same and again sadly the Muslims themselves are spearheading the movement to discredit and downgrade the Council. Fine, maybe the Council need to brave and stand up against the corruption and abuse of power by the leaders but can't we the Muslims see their act as what it is - trying to safeguard Islam from being tainted by unIslamic elements. It seems small and to many insignificant but it is something that is necessary.

We Muslims must remember that we are being systematically targeted by our enemies. Never before in our history an edict by the Council is questioned openly by all including the Muslims. Indeed, such open opposition is an eye opener to the reality of today's world. If we are not careful and remind ourselves Islam will lose its position in this country. Why do we have to do Yoga as there are other forms of exercises and further the Council says only the practises involving recitation of the Hindu-rooted mantras is forbidden. Pengkid? Rational thinking males especially will not see any beauty in those people.

Nonetheless, the ruckus and commotion against the Council should act as a reminder and a very valuable lesson to the council to be more systematic and thorough in the future undertakings so that any misconception and misunderstanding can and will be avoided. Insya Allah. In the meantime, respect and accept those edicts since they are from experts.

"Sometimes we need to accept a thing as it is."