tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218313360696306951.post621605686028296452..comments2023-12-06T23:11:19.362+08:00Comments on Musings of a Mualaf: THERE'S NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELFaliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11218183427774411196noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218313360696306951.post-73581886830597546972008-08-11T22:50:00.000+08:002008-08-11T22:50:00.000+08:00I suggest you read up about true Islamic law regar...I suggest you read up about true Islamic law regarding punishments for crime, the conditions for t penalty as satted clearly in the hadiths and ulamas before you come to such conclusions. Your concept of Arabic nations setting high conditions is actually based on the true teachings of Islam passed down from Prophet Muhammad, and not something new in these modern days.<BR/>Do they rehabilitate thieves in prisons? Do we ensure that they'd have proper jobs and won't steal again when they're out of prison?Look around you, do you think your female relative will safe walking the streets alone?<BR/>If your idea of true democracy is western-based ala America, then there's nothing else to say. It's true the world has moved on but is the state of morality & democracy is really betetr than Madinah in 8 Hijrah?aliyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218183427774411196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218313360696306951.post-74380237364440929032008-08-11T11:16:00.000+08:002008-08-11T11:16:00.000+08:00Chopping hands off for theft is barbaric and cruel...Chopping hands off for theft is barbaric and cruel. Even Arab states have recognized this contradiction and set high conditions before this particular penalty can be carried out.<BR/><BR/>I don't know how you came to the conclusion that Malaysia's laws are weak and prisons are reward for thieves.<BR/><BR/>Madinah is not a good example of democracy. The world has moved on for 1400 years since then. Non-Muslims would not consider dhimmi status to be fitting in a democracy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441668232041354006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218313360696306951.post-20777478250313956142008-03-11T12:27:00.000+08:002008-03-11T12:27:00.000+08:00Dear Aliya,Assalamualaikum.I have just been introd...Dear Aliya,<BR/><BR/>Assalamualaikum.<BR/><BR/>I have just been introduced to your blog by an elderly and very dear friend who is also a Muslim revert.<BR/><BR/>Your writings which come from the heart and the experiences you share are such pleasant reading. On occasions, you give a wonderful perspective of issues I take for granted, especially as a born Muslim.<BR/><BR/>I believe through people like you, a lot of Islamic misconceptions can be intelligently dispelled and bridge perhaps that often tumultuous relationship that binds Muslims and non-Muslims alike.<BR/><BR/>May Allah always have you and your family (Muslim or otherwise) in His protection.<BR/><BR/>Salam<BR/><BR/>ShaharuddinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218313360696306951.post-18260085397766716222008-03-10T15:17:00.000+08:002008-03-10T15:17:00.000+08:00i second u, kak aliya.i second u, kak aliya.Humyrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665966968950693564noreply@blogger.com