It is insensitive to celebrate Valentine's Day ?
Bernama, the Malaysia's national news agency reported that, the Deputy Chairman of Trengganu's Islam Hadhari Development Committee, Muhammad Ramli Nuh, has advised Muslims not to celebrate Valentine's Day. According to him, St Valentine is an enemy of Islam because he once conducted warfare against Islam in Spain. He also advised "hotels to be sensitive to the religious beliefs of the people" and asked that celebration of Valentine's Day not to be allowed in hotels also.
Celebrating Valentine's Day is now also going to be considered as being insensitive to the religious beliefs of "other" people ? Well, what else can I say ? and honestly, I do not wish to say anything or made any comment that may unnecessary caused insensitivity to a sensitive man like Muhammad Ramli. But, would it be too much of a asking to ask Muhammad Ramli to respect "other" people's rights to celebrate Valentine's Day and other traditional events ?
The mighty imperial armies of Japan once invaded Malaysia and caused unparalleled miseries to Malaysians during the second world war. But, the Malaysian government did have a good bilateral and trade ties with Japan after the war. Because, the Japanese are hardworking, disciplined, and honest people, as a result, Malaysia, in general benefited from the Japanese's investments in Malaysia. So going by Mohammad Ramli's logic, are we also going to treat the Japanese as enemy of Malaysia ?
Come to think of it, this coming Chinese New Year is the Year of the PIG. So, whether we like it or not, the next 12 months is going to be under the shadow of the great Pig. And, I know, Pig is haram in Islam ! I have a dilemma here, if I celebrate this coming Chinese New Year, would I be viewed as being insensitive to Mohammad Ramli's religious beliefs also ?
So Mohammad Ramli, you see, instead of you demanding respect and sensitivity to your religious beliefs. For a start, why not you learn to show some respect and sensitivity to other people's religious and cultural needs. Please try to understand, Malaysians are friendly people with moderate and accommodative religious upbringings. So, let's not rock the boat and cause disharmony with your self centred understanding of history and religion. Please try to have a bit of self respect for yourself and maybe a little bit more mutual respect for each other.
I respect your right not to celebrate Valentine's Day or any other traditional events that are deemed not suitable to your religious teachings. But, would you be equally righteous enough to respect my rights to celebrate traditional, cultural, and religious events ? Practice what you preached, and let your actions be consistent with your word.
I shake my head......
Celebrating Valentine's Day is now also going to be considered as being insensitive to the religious beliefs of "other" people ? Well, what else can I say ? and honestly, I do not wish to say anything or made any comment that may unnecessary caused insensitivity to a sensitive man like Muhammad Ramli. But, would it be too much of a asking to ask Muhammad Ramli to respect "other" people's rights to celebrate Valentine's Day and other traditional events ?
The mighty imperial armies of Japan once invaded Malaysia and caused unparalleled miseries to Malaysians during the second world war. But, the Malaysian government did have a good bilateral and trade ties with Japan after the war. Because, the Japanese are hardworking, disciplined, and honest people, as a result, Malaysia, in general benefited from the Japanese's investments in Malaysia. So going by Mohammad Ramli's logic, are we also going to treat the Japanese as enemy of Malaysia ?
Come to think of it, this coming Chinese New Year is the Year of the PIG. So, whether we like it or not, the next 12 months is going to be under the shadow of the great Pig. And, I know, Pig is haram in Islam ! I have a dilemma here, if I celebrate this coming Chinese New Year, would I be viewed as being insensitive to Mohammad Ramli's religious beliefs also ?
So Mohammad Ramli, you see, instead of you demanding respect and sensitivity to your religious beliefs. For a start, why not you learn to show some respect and sensitivity to other people's religious and cultural needs. Please try to understand, Malaysians are friendly people with moderate and accommodative religious upbringings. So, let's not rock the boat and cause disharmony with your self centred understanding of history and religion. Please try to have a bit of self respect for yourself and maybe a little bit more mutual respect for each other.
I respect your right not to celebrate Valentine's Day or any other traditional events that are deemed not suitable to your religious teachings. But, would you be equally righteous enough to respect my rights to celebrate traditional, cultural, and religious events ? Practice what you preached, and let your actions be consistent with your word.
I shake my head......
2 comments:
Why do they always have to drag in religion and muddy the whole issue ? Valentine's Day is now just a commercialy-sponsored event to express your love to another. Do you see any crosses or churches involved in the whole celebration ?
I'm a strong practicing Buddhist, yet I always buy my wife a cake and some flowers for the occasion....Happy Valentine's Day
Just wondering how did this Mohammad Ramli pass his Agama exams?
and how many marks he got ar???
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