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Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts

Monday, 14 February 2011

Muslims have no business celebrating Valentine’s Day

I DON’T understand what the big fuss is over the preventive measures adopted by PAS and other Islamic bodies against Muslims who indulge in Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Muslims should have no business celebrating such an occasion as it is forbidden to do so in Islam.

Only Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan, and Eid-ul-Adha, commemorating the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, are Muslim festivals.

There is no other.

Muslims should be aware of this and if they are not, they should be educated. Ignorance is no excuse.

Second, only unmarried Muslim couples who are involved in illicit affairs forbidden by Islam need to be concerned.

Islam is not against love per se but it must be expressed within proper boundaries as allowed in its teachings. Coupling, dating and being in close proximity with members of the opposite gender in isolated and private venues is strictly prohibited as it would entail unhealthy consequences for both parties.

Baby-dumping is one such outcome we are faced with today.

Islam, in its practical dimension, endeavours to block the many winding paths to sinning and wicked conduct that attracts God’s displeasure.

It lays down basic rules and principles on how to identify the nature of sin and keep away from it.

Prevention is better than cure is an Islamic dictum.

A Muslim is expected to play his part not only in keeping away from things that have been forbidden but to ensure his fellow Muslims avoid the many roads to perdition.

Valentine’s Day is another sorry excuse to promote reckless consumerism and persuade gullible people to part with their hard-earned cash.

How could true love be measured with the likes of roses, chocolates and diamond rings?

For the young and immature, they tend to confuse love with lust and the seemingly romantic atmosphere just urges them on to have a go at their willing partner. Thus, it leads to gratuitous sex with far-reaching consequence for the couple.

It contributes to further increase in sexual immorality and perverse conduct, which are contrary to the true meaning and spirit of love itself.

Furthermore, if you truly love someone you don’t need a Valentine’s Day to express it.

I agree that crackdown against sinful activities should not be confined to occasions like Valentine’s Day but should be a 24/7 operation.

We must ever be vigilant against this soul-ravaging menace.

M. SIRAJUDIN via http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/14/focus/8060633&sec=focus

George Town.

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Awat Cheq: Couldn't agree more with you Mr Sirajudin.

Sunday, 13 February 2011

Hanya umat Islam perlu elak sambut Hari Kekasih (Valentine's Day)

KUALA LUMPUR - Nasihat Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim) supaya orang ramai menjauhi acara bertemakan sambutan Hari Kekasih atau Valentine Day esok hanya ditujukan kepada umat Islam.

Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin berkata, nasihat itu tidak sepatutnya menimbulkan kekeliruan kepada kaum lain.

"Nasihat itu adalah untuk memberitahu bahawa daripada sudut agama Islam ia (sambutan Hari Kekasih) tidak sesuai, tetapi itu bukan bermakna kita hendak merendah-rendahkan Hari Kekasih atau tidak menghormati kaum lain.

"Ada amalan yang mungkin dianggap orang lain sesuai tetapi dalam Islam tidak sesuai kerana kaitan sejarahnya itu tidak sesuai bagi masyarakat Islam. Saya harap perkara ini tidak menjadi perkara yang boleh menimbulkan perasaan curiga,'' jelasnya kepada pemberita selepas mengadakan tinjauan terhadap perkhidmatan awam di Kuala Lumpur semalam.

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OERP: Perkara ini tidak harus dipandang mudah oleh orang Islam. Hari Kekasih ini berkaitan dengan unsur agama. Maka, sudah jelas hukumnya. Mengapa Hari Kekasih perlu disambut hanya pada 14 Februari utk menunjukkan kasih sayang anda kepada suami/isteri. Sepatutnya setiap hari anda perlu menyambutnya tanpa dikaitkan dengan St Valentine. Valentine's Day sebenarnya disambut kerana meraikan kemenangan St Valentine terhadap orang Islam. Jika kita turut menyambutnya seperti org Kristian, tanpa kita sedari, akidah kita mungkin terpesong. Na'uzubillah. Kepada Orang Bukan Islam, anda tidak pernah dilarang bukan hanya menyambut Hari Kekasih ini tetapi perayaan keagamaan lain pun anda tidak pernah dilarang. Malaysia sangat harmoni dan adil. Jangan atas kepentingan peribadi, isu ini dipolitikkan. Selama 53 tahun merdeka, kerajaan tidak pernah menghalang anda menyambut perayaan keagamaan anda, malah anda bebas meraikannya secara besar-besaran (Contoh: Thaipusam, Wesak Day,Easter Day. Thanksgiving Day) Cuma Orang Islam ditegah mengikuti perayaan agama lain kerana soal akidah. Jangan salah faham. Buka mata dan pintu hati untuk memahami perkara ini sejelas-jelasnya.To my dearest hubby and lovely kids: I love you with all my heart, each day and everyday!!