Comments on: International Muslim Media has to look at the Bigger Picture http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/ for Malaysia Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:54:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: lakilompat http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-99513 lakilompat Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:44:51 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-99513 "Democracy shouldn’t be use to make some remarks on what we didn’t fully understand otherwise it will only show how unintelligent we are." Should it be used to invade & hang some leaders for their misdeeds? “Democracy shouldn’t be use to make some remarks on what we didn’t fully understand otherwise it will only show how unintelligent we are.”

Should it be used to invade & hang some leaders for their misdeeds?

]]> By: mosa http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95611 mosa Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:46:41 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95611 As you were saying that “The burning of ancestral effigy has been evolving this indicate change as well, previously there is no such thing as refrigerator, or LV bags, or handphone or petrol station (petrol price increases). It is just a moral story to tell the new generation that our ancestor existed. Some ppl just pray at home so that the grandchildren remember their roots. It is just a reminder” First while you could find some logic to that action it is pity that you couldn’t see the logic of 5 times daily praying time for muslim, Just as such regular washing keeps you physically clean, regular prayer keeps you spiritually clean. Second 5 times daily praying has got nothing to do with less productivity as what you were saying in fact it is diametrically opposed of what you thinking. If you hear the meaning of Azan (the call for muslim to perform prayer) one of its line is “"Hayya 'alal-falah" which mean “Come towards the success”, someone that saying or relating Islam with laziness absolutely got the wrong concept of Praying in Islam in fact the 5 daily prayers don't take much time in the day, maybe 45 minutes in total. But if you think about how much time you are wasting in your day, you will find that prayers help you to use the rest of your time much better. Far from being a ritualistic and mindless activity, prayer constantly reminds us of the purpose of life itself, refreshes our faith, and keeps our belief in Allah alive and ever-present. We go back to our wordly affairs conscious of our duties and strengthened against sin. Prayers said in congregation bond Muslims together in love and brotherhood. Prayer also symbolizes the equality of believers; there is no hierarchy, and all stand side-by-side in rows and bow only to Allah. Democracy shouldn’t be use to make some remarks on what we didn’t fully understand otherwise it will only show how unintelligent we are. And by the way Islam come from the word Salam which mean peace and stop making remarks that you don’t fully understand perhaps you should ask first. As you were saying that “The burning of ancestral effigy has been evolving this indicate change as well, previously there is no such thing as refrigerator, or LV bags, or handphone or petrol station (petrol price increases). It is just a moral story to tell the new generation that our ancestor existed. Some ppl just pray at home so that the grandchildren remember their roots. It is just a reminder”

First while you could find some logic to that action it is pity that you couldn’t see the logic of 5 times daily praying time for muslim, Just as such regular washing keeps you physically clean, regular prayer keeps you spiritually clean.

Second 5 times daily praying has got nothing to do with less productivity as what you were saying in fact it is diametrically opposed of what you thinking. If you hear the meaning of Azan (the call for muslim to perform prayer) one of its line is “”Hayya ‘alal-falah” which mean “Come towards the success”, someone that saying or relating Islam with laziness absolutely got the wrong concept of Praying in Islam in fact the 5 daily prayers don’t take much time in the day, maybe 45 minutes in total. But if you think about how much time you are wasting in your day, you will find that prayers help you to use the rest of your time much better.

Far from being a ritualistic and mindless activity, prayer constantly reminds us of the purpose of life itself, refreshes our faith, and keeps our belief in Allah alive and ever-present. We go back to our wordly affairs conscious of our duties and strengthened against sin. Prayers said in congregation bond Muslims together in love and brotherhood. Prayer also symbolizes the equality of believers; there is no hierarchy, and all stand side-by-side in rows and bow only to Allah.

Democracy shouldn’t be use to make some remarks on what we didn’t fully understand otherwise it will only show how unintelligent we are.

And by the way Islam come from the word Salam which mean peace and stop making remarks that you don’t fully understand perhaps you should ask first.

]]> By: lakilompat http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95398 lakilompat Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:22:54 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95398 To ADAM YONG, when some1 come up with something, they will take it as criticism. Did you actually read it and digest it wisely to see, the written guide can solve the ancient problems it might not be practical in today world. The burning of ancestral effigy has been evolving this indicate change as well, previously there is no such thing as refrigerator, or LV bags, or handphone or petrol station (petrol price increases). It is just a moral story to tell the new generation that our ancestor existed. Some ppl just pray at home so that the grandchildren remember their roots. It is just a reminder. do you have problems for muslims to pray 5 times a day.? It is not for me to decide, just have to compare ancient times and now, what do u think? do you have problems for taoists to pray on the lunar calendar on the first and fifteen of every month ? Not at all, it is just a date reminded by ancestor and acknowlege by taoism, not sure anything abt it will affect life. do you have problems that christians pray ONLY ON SUNDAY? Not at all, they can pray anyday at home or church but Sunday is a church mass, a date with god (Christian), for everyone young and old to enjoy the gathering. do you have problems that Sikhism is also about swords ? Nope, i'm not a sikhs. do you have problems that some buddhist are vegetarians? Unless u r a monk or nun, else u r not obliged to be vegetarians. do you have problems that some chinese are burning expensive cars and sexy lingerie for use in the afterworld of their loved ones? Nope becos they miss them, their ancestor, i appreciate the change it's fun, i believe this is the least we can do to remind our childrens, that such a great and lovely person did existed in this world. Religion is about FAITH. Religion is about I BELIEF. Yes, but plz do not blend religion to law, law is for everyone it should not be religion biased law. so lakilompat, if you are a monkey, please behave like a monkey and eat bananas. STOP MAKING REMARKS about religion. Not sure abt that, but what's the point of having a discussion when you can't accept the criticism, and point of view from different angles? is this democracy we want? adminstrator or moderator. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. To ADAM YONG, when some1 come up with something, they will take it as criticism. Did you actually read it and digest it wisely to see, the written guide can solve the ancient problems it might not be practical in today world. The burning of ancestral effigy has been evolving this indicate change as well, previously there is no such thing as refrigerator, or LV bags, or handphone or petrol station (petrol price increases). It is just a moral story to tell the new generation that our ancestor existed. Some ppl just pray at home so that the grandchildren remember their roots. It is just a reminder.

do you have problems for muslims to pray 5 times a day.?
It is not for me to decide, just have to compare ancient times and now, what do u think?

do you have problems for taoists to pray on the lunar calendar on the first and fifteen of every month ?
Not at all, it is just a date reminded by ancestor and acknowlege by taoism, not sure anything abt it will affect life.

do you have problems that christians pray ONLY ON SUNDAY?
Not at all, they can pray anyday at home or church but Sunday is a church mass, a date with god (Christian), for everyone young and old to enjoy the gathering.

do you have problems that Sikhism is also about swords ?
Nope, i’m not a sikhs.

do you have problems that some buddhist are vegetarians?
Unless u r a monk or nun, else u r not obliged to be vegetarians.

do you have problems that some chinese are burning expensive cars and sexy lingerie for use in the afterworld of their loved ones?
Nope becos they miss them, their ancestor, i appreciate the change it’s fun, i believe this is the least we can do to remind our childrens, that such a great and lovely person did existed in this world.

Religion is about FAITH. Religion is about I BELIEF.
Yes, but plz do not blend religion to law, law is for everyone it should not be religion biased law.

so lakilompat, if you are a monkey, please behave like a monkey and eat bananas. STOP MAKING REMARKS about religion.
Not sure abt that, but what’s the point of having a discussion when you can’t accept the criticism, and point of view from different angles? is this democracy we want?

adminstrator or moderator. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

]]> By: ADAM YONG IBNI ABDULLAH http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95315 ADAM YONG IBNI ABDULLAH Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:52:29 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95315 lakilompat. do you have problems for muslims to pray 5 times a day.? do you have problems for taoists to pray on the lunar calendar on the first and fifteen of every month ? do you have problems that christians pray ONLY ON SUNDAY? do you have problems that Sikhism is also about swords ? do you have problems that some buddhist are vegetarians? do you have problems that some chinese are burning expensive cars and sexy lingerie for use in the afterworld of their loved ones? Religion is about FAITH. Religion is about I BELIEF. so lakilompat, if you are a monkey, please behave like a monkey and eat bananas. STOP MAKING REMARKS about religion. adminstrator or moderator. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. lakilompat.

do you have problems for muslims to pray 5 times a day.?

do you have problems for taoists to pray on the lunar calendar on the first and fifteen of every month ?

do you have problems that christians pray ONLY ON SUNDAY?

do you have problems that Sikhism is also about swords ?

do you have problems that some buddhist are vegetarians?

do you have problems that some chinese are burning expensive cars and sexy lingerie for use in the afterworld of their loved ones?

Religion is about FAITH. Religion is about I BELIEF.

so lakilompat, if you are a monkey, please behave like a monkey and eat bananas. STOP MAKING REMARKS about religion.

adminstrator or moderator. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

]]> By: lakilompat http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95290 lakilompat Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:54:39 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95290 This prayer of 5 times a day is made during war time, as when war break out during ancient times, the soldiers need foods, inorder to reduce stress on the farmers, it is suggested by muslim scholars to break 5 times a day to rest, and pray for better harvest. In return, the productivity is boasted and the peasants are willing to work comfortably. This practice still survived because ppl tend to think this is a taboo but they "can't change" as it is a taboo pass on from ancient times. This prayer of 5 times a day is made during war time, as when war break out during ancient times, the soldiers need foods, inorder to reduce stress on the farmers, it is suggested by muslim scholars to break 5 times a day to rest, and pray for better harvest. In return, the productivity is boasted and the peasants are willing to work comfortably. This practice still survived because ppl tend to think this is a taboo but they “can’t change” as it is a taboo pass on from ancient times.

]]> By: mysn1st http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95109 mysn1st Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:45:02 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95109 Prof Farish, In short, Selfish is the answer to your question. Prof Farish,
In short, Selfish is the answer to your question.

]]> By: lakilompat http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95096 lakilompat Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:06:28 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95096 Put a loaf of bread on a table, see what will happen to it after 1 wk or 1 month. Now try renewing a new loaf of bread every day then observe it after 1 wk or 1 month. If you did not replace the bread it will destroyed itself by bacteria. It is the same with ideas, a loaf of bread is like a fresh ideas or interpretation of minds during that time, as we moved on, this interpretation require wise ppl to harness it and change. You will be able to observe simple theory that everything looks fresh and good today might not serve tomorrow. A book is still a book if it is interpret wrongly it must be corrected, as it will affect ppl. to fight and dispute for wrong course. Eg. pray 5 times a day, during the ancient time it is permissable as most of the peasant work hard on the field, they will also need 5 times to rest & pray for better harvest. In today world Will this make Muslim less competitive labourer compare to Thais, Indonesian, Burmese? or those oil rich company. Put a loaf of bread on a table, see what will happen to it after 1 wk or 1 month. Now try renewing a new loaf of bread every day then observe it after 1 wk or 1 month. If you did not replace the bread it will destroyed itself by bacteria. It is the same with ideas, a loaf of bread is like a fresh ideas or interpretation of minds during that time, as we moved on, this interpretation require wise ppl to harness it and change. You will be able to observe simple theory that everything looks fresh and good today might not serve tomorrow. A book is still a book if it is interpret wrongly it must be corrected, as it will affect ppl. to fight and dispute for wrong course.

Eg. pray 5 times a day, during the ancient time it is permissable as most of the peasant work hard on the field, they will also need 5 times to rest & pray for better harvest. In today world Will this make Muslim less competitive labourer compare to Thais, Indonesian, Burmese? or those oil rich company.

]]> By: ADAM YONG IBNI ABDULLAH http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95079 ADAM YONG IBNI ABDULLAH Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:28:57 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95079 thank you lakilompat. it is the people that are making a BAD representation of GREAT RELIGIONS. unfortunately, there is the devil and the angel in each of us. it is which role we wanted . many have sell their souls to devil. that is why,i pleaded with YB LIM and even your goodself to refrain from RELIGION IN A POLTICAL BLOG. thanks again lakilompat. if i have in any manner offended you, i apologise. BUT I am proud of you that you are able to see beyond .mohon maaf. thank you lakilompat. it is the people that are making a BAD representation of GREAT RELIGIONS.

unfortunately, there is the devil and the angel in each of us. it is which role we wanted . many have sell their souls to devil.

that is why,i pleaded with YB LIM and even your goodself to refrain from RELIGION IN A POLTICAL BLOG.

thanks again lakilompat. if i have in any manner offended you, i apologise. BUT I am proud of you that you are able to see beyond .mohon maaf.

]]> By: lakilompat http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/comment-page-2/#comment-95038 lakilompat Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:53:10 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/04/01/international-muslim-media-has-to-look-at-the-bigger-picture/#comment-95038 Problem is if ppl r reluctant to change the forces of evil will find its way to destroy the good lies within the holy bible al Quran. Problem is if ppl r reluctant to change the forces of evil will find its way to destroy the good lies within the holy bible al Quran.

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