Action by minority would be dealt with severely
RACPublished: May 31, 2007 2:37 PM | Updated: Jan 29, 2008 6:21 PM
I refer to the letter Al Arqam: Remember that non-Muslims kept silent.
I am amazed at the reasoning afforded by the writer vis-a-vis the issue of the abuse of the rights of former Al-Arqam members wherein he states that (quote) '... the attitude of many non-Muslims is that they let the government do as they please towards the Muslim population but when it regards matters concerning non-Muslims, the constitution must be upheld'.
What was 60 percent of the citizenry, who were Muslims, then and now, doing? We live in a country where religion takes precedence even over God, I dare say, hence any attempt of action by a minority group in relation to matters affecting the majority would be dealt with severely.
A likely response in such an event would be a directive such as:
1. Don't interfere in our religious matters as you have no knowledge of them.
2. Don't question the status of Islam in the country.
3. Don't inflame racial and religious feelings.
Whereas a great number of Malay/Muslims came out overwhelmingly during the 'reformasi' era, they are obviously at peace with the current state of melancholy concerning the constitution and religious matters with the exception of a few notable individuals.
I am amazed at the reasoning afforded by the writer vis-a-vis the issue of the abuse of the rights of former Al-Arqam members wherein he states that (quote) '... the attitude of many non-Muslims is that they let the government do as they please towards the Muslim population but when it regards matters concerning non-Muslims, the constitution must be upheld'.
What was 60 percent of the citizenry, who were Muslims, then and now, doing? We live in a country where religion takes precedence even over God, I dare say, hence any attempt of action by a minority group in relation to matters affecting the majority would be dealt with severely.
A likely response in such an event would be a directive such as:
1. Don't interfere in our religious matters as you have no knowledge of them.
2. Don't question the status of Islam in the country.
3. Don't inflame racial and religious feelings.
Whereas a great number of Malay/Muslims came out overwhelmingly during the 'reformasi' era, they are obviously at peace with the current state of melancholy concerning the constitution and religious matters with the exception of a few notable individuals.
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