Adakah Islam Merupakan Agama Yang Sempit?

Islam menjadi begitu "sempit" sekiranya ia dinilai oleh non muslim dari sudut yang "sempit" belaka. Baru-baru ni media cina cuba sampaikan bagaimana cina muslim turut menyambut tahun baru cina.. malangnya niat baik media diserang oleh sahabat cina seperti lupa akar umbi, masalah sosial orang muslim, sampailah kenapa cina muslim suka sangat simpan janggut pun jadi isu..

Mrs Liew

Suatu ketika dahulu ada seorang rakan sekerja Mrs Liew (bukan nama sebenar) yang amat mesra orangnya.. beliau sentiasa memberi nasihat dan tunjuk ajar kepada saya tentang cara bekerja dengan society, sampailah bagimana mengubah sikap kita supaya lebih tabah dengan karenah manusia.

Suatu hari saya naik kereta jabatan bersamanya supaya menunjuk jalan ke suatu lokasi institut atas urusan rasmi, sepanjang sejam lebih perjalanan.. suatu benda yang asyik memain dalam pemikiran saya. Kenapa Mrs Liew bertutur dengan saya dalam BM sahaja? Beliau tak pernah bercakap dalam bahasa mandarin mahupun cantonese. Perkara ni buat saya agak confuse.. adakah disebabkan nama saya "Ikhwan" membuatnya rasa saya ni telahpun "masuk melayu"? Yakni asimilasi yang menegah saya daripada bertutur dalam bahasa Cina?

Namun saya hanya turut bertutur dalam bahasa bm dengannya. Biarpun orang lalu lalang menjeling apabila 2 orang Cina ni berdiri di hadapan bangunan institut sambil membincang tentang apa yang patut diselesaikan.

Nas-nas al-Qur'an

Surah Al-Fatihah, terjemahan Bahasa Cina. 

Masa baru memeluk Islam, saya gemar beli buku dari kedai buku Islamik. Buku tebal sampai ratusan muka surat, macam2 tajuk buku ada.. Tapi apa yang menarik perhatian saya hanyalah beberapa patah ayat al-Qur'an dan terjemahan yang terselit dalam buku.

Kadang-kala tak baca sangat isi kandungannya pun, dengan merenung ayat-ayat al-Qur'an hati turut berasa tenang. Sampai setiap kali dapat gaji bulanan saja pasti beli buku baru untuk mencari beberapa patah ayat al-Qur'an yang lain.

Look Before You Leap

Long before there were loudspeakers introduced in masjid before 1930s, where they are used for the adhan (call to prayer).. Muslim were beating this big drum as adhan. 

I'm always telling my non muslim friends to think twice before embrace Islam instead of urging them in making a rash decision.

Because they must be knowing the true meaning of shahadah first instead of chasing dunya. Then embrace the essences of shahadah, the whole new guidance in life. worship none but Allah SWT, witness prophet Muhammad s.a.w. as the last messenger for mankind.

When shahadah recited, the whole dunya means nothing and everything try to tear us apart, telling us how sorry we should feel and how irresponsible we are.

Most people have a fragile heart, they can't take the trials and challenges easily unless if they have found the true path to go on.

The only thing left within us is the little faith in shahadah. The reason to stay strong and knowing the true meaning of life as servants.

Surau Dalam Bilik Stor

The beauty of  green fields and Masjid in Perlis

Saya kerap teringat bilik surau yang terletak dalam bilik stor oleh bekas firma saya, bukannya ingin mengkritik bekas firma sebagai tidak mempunyai belas kasihan, tapi apa yang menarik perhatian saya adalah kesabaran murid2 praktikal yang tetap menjaga kebersihan lantai dan sejadah biarpun dikelilingi oleh lambakan file.

Dari situ saya bertanya dimanakah Tuhan orang islam? Pada masa dahulu saya tidak mengenali islam langsung, apatah lagi apa yang disembah oleh muslim. Pada waktu rehat saya melihat murid2 masuk ke dalam surau beramai2 selama 10 minit. Namun kadang kala saya memasuki bilik stor atas arahan mencari file, saya tidak menemui sebarang perantaraan yang disembah.

Menuju Ke Arah Yang Benar

Perbualan Hangat dalam fb

Apakah erti untuk menjadi seorang insan yang bergelar "Muslim"?
Adakah gelaran "muslim" memadai apabila seseorang insan dilahirkan dalam "keluarga Muslim", manakala yang selain itu adakah kufur dan bakal menjadi bahan api neraka?

Hakikatnya, Islam bukan diamalkan melalui penghafalan dan sukatan modul peperiksaan semata-mata. Islam perlu diamalkan sepenuhnya melalui penghayatan sirah Nabi, nas-nas al-Qur'an dan sunnah. Kerana Iman dan takwa tidak mampu disukat oleh sistem ISO:9001, hanya tuan badan yang mengetahui pengamalan Islam dan takwa dalam urusan harian.

Masuk Melayu

"In The Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful"
"奉至仁至慈的真主之名"
"Dengan nama Allah yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang"

My brother in Islam, Rex Tan​ sent me the marriage invitation card through whatsapp recently. He told me about his Chinese Muslim fiancée long ago, I'm feeling glad that the marriage is going to be held in December.

In a glimpse it may seems like ordinary Chinese wedding invitation card, when I look closer.. mashaAllah, there's a Chinese and Malay translation of "Bismillah" as opening.

Apabila Non Muslim Bersoal Tentang Islam

Lian Thong Restaurant, Taiping

Punca utama non muslim makin menjauhi daripada Islam adalah datang daripada kalangan muslim yang tidak bertanggungjawab.. yakni munafik.

Apabila non muslim bersoal tentang Islam, mereka akan terus mengkritik tingkahlaku munafik tanpa mengenali erti Islam yang sebenar.

Untuk menjalankan dakwah secara berkesan, kita tidak harus buang masa dalam menjelaskan tingkahlaku manusia semata-mata, sebab manusia yang patut dicontohi hanya Nabi Muhammad
s.a.w. yang maksum! Bukannya menudung jari pada muslim sekeliling kita dan menaruh fitnah!

Seeking Guidance

Bought a few books from China

One of my friend saying that he feels like other religion is more lovely, at least he feels like those followers treat him nice. Which attract him more towards that religion rather than Islam.

I have to agree that everyone need love, respect and heartwarming feeling.

I hope he'll understand that the reason I choose Islam isn't looking for the best "customer service". It's pretty simple, what is the answer about life? Forget about all those taboos, welcoming members, lovely events.. I just need to know the truth or leave me alone.

After all, life after shahadah don't seems to be easy. I have encountered with a few problematic muslims. However my faith in Islam didn't less a bit because I choose to forgive them.. I choose not to put the blame on Islam just because of their betrayal.

Once I have realized what is the TRUTH, nothing really matters, really.

The truth is unchanged message that live forever, while the rest is just an illusions.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival Halal? Haram? 

One of the FAQ among Malaysians..

I do admire Muslim's attitude in being cautious with something that they're unfamiliar with. Therefore I would like to share something about 中秋节 mooncake festival.

I used to be playing tanglung （灯笼）and candles with friends, the most interesting part was we create a bigger candle by heating few candles then pour it into a plastic container, also "cooking" special dishes, daun chili, flowers and stuff.. my family didn't believe in "praying to moon" so no rituals was made. Only certain neighbours was holding joss sticks and praying to Moon, which means every Chinese enjoy the mooncake festival solely for our chinese cultural that inherited for ages.. while rituals is depends on their personal belief.

Analogi Dakwah

"Dah berikan buku2 kepada kawan non muslim, tapi nampaknya dia masih belum berminat bacanya.. kita doa2kan ye " saya menerima mesej daripada seorang sahabat, saya telahpun tolong poskan beberapa buku pengenalan kepada islam dan al Quran kepada kawannya yang non muslim.

Dakwah bukannya perkara mudah untuk dijalankan. Ia seumpama kita tanamkan benih di dalam tanah, menyiram air, letak baja, pastikan suhu sesuai dan tidak dipijak binatang.. Namun sekian lama menyiram air, mungkin benih akan tumbuh daun kecil dan akar, mungkin tidak.

Dalam hati semua orang mempunyai benih ini, ia dinamakan sebagai "fitrah". Adakah benih dalam hati ini tumbuh menjadi pokok yang tinggi dan berbuah ataupun terpendam begitu saja amat bergantung kepada rangsangan dari luar.

The Pursuit of Guidance

Berita Harian newspaper clip

"I'm sorry, I can't betray my parents especially I'm their only son. I just can't make it no matter how I try.. let's just end this relationship."

Jim was telling this to Shila calmly, as if there's no big fuss about the situation. Just say good bye, turn around and never come back. Full stop.

"But you told me that you'll learn more about Islam and persuade your family? What's wrong.."
"There's nothing wrong, I'm very sorry and I have to go now.. I'll have a meeting later." Jim took his briefcase and leave. It's a tough decision to break a girl's heart but there's nothing else he could do.

You're The Master Of Your Soul

"Just remember this, I'm your father and I promise that I'll not force you to be a Muslim. "

His son was weeping, carrying a school bag and wearing school uniform. The day Daniel's parents getting divorced, he was only 8 years old.

"But why dad? Why would you separate from mom and insist to convert into Islam? Mom told you not to do so.."

"My son, listen carefully.. your mom against my will to embrace Islam together, we are getting separated for our own good. She choose to remain her stand, while I choose my way."

"Daniel! Get into the car! " his mom was yelling from the car while parked it beside school entry. She won Daniel's custody, the attendance of her ex husband was unexpected.

"One day you'll understand, my son. Just remember one thing, no one may refrain your soul from which way you head to. I am your father, and I'll be your father forever.. I can't force you to embrace Islam, you may follow your mother to church and continue your life. Just learn more about religions, seeking the meaning of life and be an independent boy.. Promise me. "

"One day you'll understand inshaAllah. You're the master of your soul. "



-inspired by true story

Free Distribution Of "Not-For-Sale" Religion Books

My father always brought us whole family to Buddhist temple. That was the happiest moments of my life.. Because I may get FREE BOOKS!!

Every Buddhist temple have a special Chinese book rack that give away books for free. Every book marked as "Not for sale". No cashier or anyone guarding the books. When I was a kid, my father gave me a few ringgits and said, "Take what books you're interested with then put these money into donation box."

I'll take whole bunch of books that haven't read before, heaven and hell, Buddhism, karma, why should be a vegetarian etc.. there's also comic books that explain Buddhism, which was my favorite.

Cina, Muallaf, Babi

"Awak ni cina muallaf ke?"
"Awak makan babi lagi sekarang?"

Itulah apa yang diucapkan oleh seorang muslimah yang berpakaian jubah hitam dan memakai sarung tangan. Saya ingin menggantikan nama tu kepada khinzir tapi itulah situasi sebenar yang didengari oleh seorang kawan revert saya. "Cina, muallaf, babi."

Beliau kongsikan kisah ini yang baru berlaku pada minggu lepas hari jumaat. Saya amat menghormatinya kerana beliau telah memeluk Islam lebih 40 tahun.. Namun tujuan saya bukannya ingin mengaibkan sesiapa, maka saya rahsiakan nama kawan saya dan tiada gambar dan video muslimah itu untuk diviralkan. bab viral2 aib orang bukannya adab orang Islam.. Buat sementara ni saya namakan kawan saya sebagai Auntie A.