2005 Ending...

I came to learn about the Family Law ammendments from AuntyN, and I proceeded on to Mak Andeh & Kak Teh's site. On the bright side I'm glad to read of such awareness from various individuals. At least it shows we do still have ladies with brains around and are concern of each other's welfare. Alas, what more can be done but venting out dissatisfactions? Deep down I wonder if there is any ways whereby we can exercise our rights in such a freedom of speech is really heard and taken into account.

This is a pure case of niat/matlamat meng'halal'kan cara. Which should never be the case. I have my downfalls too and myself have always compromised in certain areas which I do regret doing so since I have the knowledge it shouldn't be that way. I guess, inilah namanya manusia ya...

In NST yesterday I read a column touching on politicians' links with blogs. To quote it goes something like the ruling party may have only one active member blogging whilst the opposition teams are on the majority making use of this growing fad to convey their ideas, concerns, and directly reaching out to the roots. Indeed as politicians you're always on the go, and time always seems to be your enemy to the pits. But it was interesting the way the article pointed out on how a blog provides a two-way interactions between the writer-readers and how a blog maybe a good campaigning medium instead of the conventional media conferences, ceramahs and perhimpunans. The power of blogging should not be looked half-heartedly. In a short space of time, blogging has gone from being a peripheral phenomenon to a pivotal role in online culture. Indeed it has.

On a more delicate side of an issue is on M.Moorthy's case.

I was touched when I read a statement from the late M.Moorthy's wife's lawyer, "She is the wife on the deceased, who she is the next of k in, who is the Federal Territory Religious Affairs Council to him? What rights do they have on his body?"

Indeed, and I can feel the frustrations faced by the late M.Moorthy's wife. She must have felt really betrayed. Now there is an ongoing debate and what only seems like sparks at the moment but may ignite a fire (though it maybe a small one).

Thing is this is the most feared ending for newly-convert muslims who decides to hide the matter from their family for the time being, on the pretext of darurat and to be on the safe side. It is not unheard of whereby a newly-convert is being disown by the family and he/she has to struggle fending themselves. Memang Allah tidak akan menurunkan ujian yang tidak mampu ditanggung oleh hambaNya dan barangsiapa yang menerima ujian-ujian Allah dengan hati yang redha adalah hamba-hamba yang terpilih. Akan tetapi, berat mata memandang, berat lagi bahu yang memikul.

The fighting point from the deceased's late wife is that he still partakes in Hindu rituals, I know that many who have converted still attend church and temples for fear their conversion may be known. There is nothing wrong to step into other's house of worships as we do not mean any harm. Being a part of that worship is where he/she is excused under the circumstances of darurat. In truth, in her/his heart he/she maybe doing the dzikir all along.

Of course it is hurtful for the remaining members of the family and friends when they finally learned of the conversion, but if earlier on he/she decides to step up and announce his/her faith and risked being prosecuted, I don't think it is a wise option. It may seem like he/she is a big time liar, hypocrite, etc but really how open can the friends and families be?

Though religions overall encourages respect and love for one another, reality speaking most people are quite touchy when it comes to religion. It is such a sensitive issue. No one is ready to lose out.

Here I feel is the beauty of hidayah. Though we have heard many amazing stories on how people experienced miracles, dreams, visions etc, I still prefer that one can only open up to the beauty of Islam through hidayah. Even marriage is a form of hidayah, don't you think so? Who knows exactly the way Allah chooseth to reach out? Right? You may explain through and through but your listening partner may still not be able to comprehend some things. When you have seen the wonders of Allah's works in your life than you can truly testify. Faith is an ongoing journey. And here I’m reminded of Raihan's infamous nasyid that has lyrics such as "Iman adalah mutiara di dalam hati manusia, ia tak dapat diwarisi" It cannot be inherited, it is a personal encounter.

Just my two cents on the recent happenings. heh. Wow, what a way to end the year! =P