Well, this what the UMNO-led BN government is telling Muslims in Malaysia when they want to attend celebrations of Non-Muslims - and it clearly lacks the spirit of being Malaysian, which is one of respect of the other's culture and religion.
The BN government cannot turn around and say that it is JAKIM not the BN government, not the UMNO-MCA-MIC-GERAKAN and others BN government. But, this would not be true as he Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is a government department
On 1st January 1997, in line with the country’s steadfast Islamic development and progress, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) was established by the Government of Malaysia - JAKIM Website
And, guess what JAKIM has got Guidelines for Muslims Celebrating Religious Festivals of Non-Muslims, and there are elements in there ...
For a christian celebration , then there should not be crosses, lights, candles, Christmas trees, singing of religious songs, ....to deliver speech or gestures in the form of a praise to the non-Muslim religion, to bow or conduct acts of honour to the religious ceremony of non-Muslims.
For Hindus, possibly there must be no lights,... put any religious markings on the forehead, or other ...
I believe that according to JAKIM (or the BN Government Guidelines), Muslims cannot attend any wedding, funeral or any religious ceremonies/functions/parties of non-Muslims. I wonder why this government that talks about 1Malaysia is really trying to divide Muslims and Non-Muslims in Malaysia...and this is certainly not the Malaysia I want.
As Malaysians, we respect one another... and our attendance at weddings, funerals, functions, parties are out of respect and solidarity -
If the kind of attitude propagated by JAKIM (and the BN government) is accepted and adopted by other Malaysians - then there be no non-Muslims also attending any function where there is some 'doa', etc. If you go to a Christian organized party/function, more likely than not there will be a short prayer of thanksgiving before the meal...In fact in any Malaysian function, of ordinary people, there will be some prayer of thanks and blessings...
I wonder what the MCA, MIC, GERAKAN and the other non-Muslim parties are doing in the BN. If they do not have a say on the policy and practice of the BN, then they must leave....If not, Malaysians should take that they do agree to all this.
The recent issue of the dierectives to remove crosses, not singing Christmas songs etc at the Christian Federation of Malaysia's(CFM) as a pre-condition for our Prime Minister to attend...may all be true after all, noting that this JAKIM's Guideline have been in existence since 2005.
Najib, do you want 1Malaysia or is it just a slogan - for your actions seem to suggest that you desire to 'divide' Malaysians. Note, this JAKIM is under the Prime Minister's Department.
Guidelines For Muslims Celebrating Religious Festivals Of Non-Muslims
The 68th muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee for Islamic Religious Affairs on April 12, 2005 discussed the Guidelines For Muslims Celebrating Religious Festivals Of Non-Muslims. The muzakarah has decided that:
In determining the non-Muslim celebrations that can be attended by Muslims, several main criteria should serve as guidelines so as not to contradict the teachings of Islam. The criteria are as follows:
- The event is not accompanied by ceremonies that are against the Islamic faith (aqidah).
The meaning of “against the Islamic faith (aqidah)” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will lead to tarnishing the faith (aqidah) of Muslims.For example:
- to include religious symbols such as the cross, installing lights, candles, Christmas tree and so forth;
- to sing religious songs;
- to put any religious markings on the forehead, or other markings onto parts of the body;
- to deliver speech or gestures in the form of a praise to the non-Muslim religion;
- to bow or conduct acts of honour to the religious ceremony of non-Muslims.
- The event is not accompanied by acts against the Islamic law.
The meaning of “against the Islamic law” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will contradict the Islamic teachings practised by the Muslim community.For example:
- Wearing red costumes like Santa Claus or other garments that reflect religion;
- Serving intoxicating food or beverages and the likes;
- Having sounds or ornaments like church bells, Christmas tree, temple or breaking of coconuts;
- Having ceremonies with elements of gaming, worship, cult, superstitions and the likes.
- The event is not accompanied by “acts that contradict with moral and cultural development of Muslim society” in this country.
The meaning of “acts that contradict with moral and cultural development of Muslim society” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will contradict the values and norms of the Muslim society of this country which adheres to the Islamic teachings based on Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaah.For example:
- Mixing freely without any limit or manners;
- Wearing conspicuous clothing;
- Singing songs that contain lyrics of obscenity and worship;
- Organising programmes such as beauty pageants, cock fighting and such.
- The event is not accompanied by acts that can “stir the sensitivity of Muslim community”.
The meaning of “stir the sensitivity of Muslim community” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will offend the feelings of Muslims about their beliefs and practices.For Example:
- Speeches or songs in the form of non-Muslim religious propaganda;
- Speeches that insult the Muslims;
- Speeches that insult Islam;
- Presentations with the aim to ridicule the religious belief of Muslims.
- The organisers and the public are asked to get the views of religious authorities before organising or attending celebrations of non-Muslims.
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