Mahaguru58’s Haj Journey ~ Part 1

I had checked in at the Kelana Jaya Tabung Haji Complex on the night of Wednesday, 19th October, 2011 after getting a call from Tabung Haji HQ at KL that I was listed to be amongst this year’s TH Pilgrims for Haj 1432 Hijrah.

After going through the procedures and checking in my luggage and collecting my passport which I had earlier handed over to Tabung Haji for Haj Visa processing, I was ushered in to the TH Kelana Jaya Assembly Hall where other pilgrims were also assembled. Each of us already in our Ihram unstitched garments. We had earlier taken our Sunat Ihram Bath and conducted our Solat Sunat Ihram.
There was a festive atmosphere at the complex and earlier on, I had bid goodbye to my darling wife. I was the one who was a tad emotional realizing that it’s gonna be a month or more before I would be seeing her again and I had tears in my eyes.
My wife asked me to be strong and reminded me that I was going on my Haj. The 5th and final pillar of Islam. Her words of encouragement beefed me up and I fortified my mind that Insya Allah, I will be returning to her as a Muslim husband who had completed all my obligations to Allahu Ta’ala and will be much more better than I ever was as a husband and Da’ee.

This was a photo of myself taken before departing for KLIA.

This is the Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner that we were to board on our Haj flight to the Holy Lands.

A self portrait of myself in the Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 before the flight taking off to the King Abdul Aziz International Airport at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The in flight monitor screen showing us arriving at the Arabian Peninsular. The plane used to belong to Japan Airlines. There were Japanese words popping up on screen.
Mahaguru58 performing Hajj this year! Insya Allah!

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Insya Allah, I will be performing my Hajj this year. I will be reporting at the Kelana Jaya Tabung Haji Complex on Wednesday, the 19th of October after Isya. The flight to Makkah leaves at 0130am early Thursday morning from KLIA.
I ask for all MBA members to forgive any wrongs that I may have done in my years of hosting this MBA and also to pray for my being able to perform my Hajj according to the tenets of our faith. Insya Allah.
I will pray for all MBA members to be able to perform your Hajj as well and for Allah to bless us all in our efforts here on Earth and Insya Allah reward us in the Akhirat as well.
Amin.
Wabillahi Taufik Wal Hidayah.
Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
‘Fed-Up!’ from Musings of a Mualaf’s blog
FED-UP
Conflicts between Shariah & Civil Courts by Azril Mohd Amin
The following are brief answers prepared by Hj. Abdul Rahim Sinwan, Deputy President, Muslim Lawyers Association of Malaysia, in response to questions posed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently on the issue of conflicts between Shariah and Civil Courts. The BBC piece which quoted him appeared here.
I have made minor editing to the original text.
Conflicts between Shariah and Civil Courts
With reference to your queries and short notice, in deriving any perception of law especially with regards to Islam and Muslim in Malaysia, one must appreciate aspects of Federalism and relations with Malay rulers and states and in seeking solution within the framework of the Federal constitution. Having such backdrop will reduce or perhaps eradicate misconception and having slanted or biased deduction of Muslims, Islam and Malays. All of this must point to the relevance of Malaysia law and the legal system.
Q.1
Is the association concerned with the number of cases trying to challenge the conflicts between Shariah and civil courts?
The association advocates educating the public at large as one of the main thrust of our objectives. Currently the Legal position of Muslims and Islam under the Federal Constitution enjoys the limelight in present context in conflicts of Shariah and Civil courts.
Q.2
In child custody battles the non-Muslim parent say they should not subject themselves to the Shariah courts because it has no jurisdiction over them. What do you make of this argument?
The issue of jurisdiction of courts is a dicey issue when one approaches it without appreciating the backdrop mentioned earlier. Please note that the Shariah never stop non- muslims from seeking justice in Shariah court, in fact Shariah Court open its doors to non-muslim witnesses and litigants, cases of Nonya Tahir in Negeri Sembilan and Fatimah Teh in Pulau Pinang.
Non Muslims can submit to Shariah court jurisdiction, it is a fallacy that Shariah court is religious, the court is another system which can be alternative or in fact complement to the present civil system, the jurisdictional demarcation of the dual system is found under 121 1(1A) of the Federal Constitution.
The Law Reform Act (LRA) is modeled on the common law which historically a Christian Marriage and divorce law. In fact in Malaysia it took not less than 6 years for the law to be effectively invoked as there were resentment to its acceptance by the diverse religious group namely Buddhist, Hindus, Sikh and others because by accepting marriage under LRA it ran against their religion and customs.
Muslims are not subject to this law! The Non Muslim especially the non Christian for now has another alternative if they submit to the jurisdiction of the Shariah Court. The Shariah Court is invoking a system it does not force religion, would it be fair that the common law in Malaysia legal system invoke Christian religion to litigants and witnesses in present context.
Q.3
In conversion cases, why should the Muslim have to go to Shariah courts to seek permission as opposed to the civil courts? Is it realistic to say Shariah courts would grant this since the court is based on the Islamic faith?
Reference in respect of Conversion cases in Malaysia is a settled law as to which court the party must go as in the case ofLina Joy case. The apex court has decided, the very purpose that Lina Joy sought remedy at Civil court for an answer has been answered by the apex court, she chose certainty of forum to opt out of Islam has been clearly answered by the Apex court! Civil Court has no jurisdiction to define faith and decide Muslim faith of a person.
Whether one is a muslim or not is not within the jurisdiction of Civil court, the best forum is Shariah court because even Mufti, mullah, Imam or even Islamic institution namely JAKIM can do that!
Lina Joy has shied away the solution she initiated. Take note the Apex Court has decided.
Q.4
So far the civil courts have shied away from making a decision in these constitutional challenges. Do you see a resolution to these cases?
The Civil courts make decision based on issues challenging the constitutionality of matters pertaining to Islam and Muslims. It would be unfair when the court judged otherwise it would be construed to be biased! Litigants were given every opportunity to advance their contention and argument. The adversarial system in Malaysia follows the “stare decisis” where the higher court binds the lower court and the higher court sets precedents to development of law in Malaysia. There would not be certainty to law if the “sour grape syndrome” is advocated.
Q.5
There is a perception that Shariah courts will favour Muslims over non-muslims (in custody cases) and against Muslim converts. What do you think of this perception?
Such perception is a fallacy. It’s an old message forever new! Shariah Court welcome non muslim litigant in seek remedy in Shariah court, it would be an insult to muslims that Shariah Court does not know to dispense justice! Shariah court is as misunderstood as the religion Islam itself, a misnomer not to non- muslims but also to many muslims! Therefore one of the very purposes of our association is to educate the public at large.
Sacrifice of a brave journalist by ACP (Rtd) Osman Bakar
Sacrifice of a brave journalist
Congratulations to Cikgu Nur Aliya Yeoh on Ihsan’s safe delivery!
Alhamdulillah! We are so grateful to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala for blessing our MBA member Cikgu Nur Aliya Yeoh with another son. This future mujahid is named Ihsan.
On behalf of the MBA, I wish Cikgu Aliya and Ihsan all the best in their future. Ikram now has a baby brother to keep him and his mom company.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Aliya! May you be well and happy with your beloved sons and hubby!
Ameen Ya Rabbal Alameen!
Cikgu Aliya blogs at http://pukullima.blogspot.com/
MBA congratulates Sis Zabrina on her safe delivery of Tariq!
Alhamdulillah! It is with the greatest pleasure that we welcome Sis Zabrina’s son Tariq into the realm of this earthly life.
We are grateful to Almighty Allah for enabling Sis Zabrina to deliver her future mujahid with ease and she herself be returned to us safe and sound.
On behalf of each and every MBA member, I take this opportunity to wish Sis Zabrina well and that may she and her son Tariq be blessed by Allahu Ta’ala with the best of this life and in the next, Insya Allah.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri Sis. Maaf Zahir Batin!
Sis Zabrina is a well established author and she blogs at http://wisdomthruwords.blogspot.com/
Eid Mubarak to all Muslims from Mahaguru58

‘Masjid ku nyaris terbakar!’ oleh Tuan Haji Maarof Kassim
http://www.maarofkassim.com/2011/08/masjid-ku-nyaris-terbakar.html
Isu DUMC nak memurtadkan Melayu Muslim terbabit - Jawapan kepada Firdaus
Assalamualaikum Saudara Firdaus,
Hakikatnya majlis makan malam itu sebenarnya bertujuan memasukkan jarum jarum halus dakyah kefahaman Kristian mereka dengan menggunakan ‘approach’ dan taktik melembutkan hati dan jiwa nurani Melayu2 Muslim yang sedang mereka ‘tarbiyyah’ secara beransur untuk menerima ‘Ketuhanan Jesus Christ’ dengan cara menggunakan simbol simbol dan kebudayaan dan kelaziman Melayu di Malaysia ini.
Bagaimanakah cara untuk menawan hati orang orang Melayu? Sudah tentu ada cara dan kaedahnya.
Dengan memakai pakaian cara Melayu. Dengan menggunakan pemikat pemikat hati orang orang Melayu seperti 5 orang yang ternyata sudah murtad secara rohani mereka, menggunapakai pelekat yang mengisytiharkan diri mereka sudah mempunyai nama nama Kristian.
Wajah wajah itu menyerlahkan peribadi yang sudah tidak menampakkan ‘nur’ Islami.
Mungkin apa yang saya hujahkan ini tak tampak pada mata kasar sesetengah orang yang belum berkecimpung didalam dunia Dakwah al Islamiyyah.
Namun bagi diri Mamu dan rakan rakan seusaha, kami boleh rasa dan tahu yang mana masih ‘pure Muslim’ dan yang mana sudah ada ‘ciri ciri’ Kuffar.
Bagaimana? Ianya tertakluk kepada diri si pendakwah itu sendiri. Setiap pendakwah Muslim ada pencapaian tersendiri.
Alah bisa tegal biasa. Terkilas ikan di air, hamba dah tahu jantan betinanya. Perumpamaan orang orang Melayu.
Apakah dengan berkata sebegini, hamba mendabik dada dan menyombongkan diri, mengaku diri lebih ‘terer’ dari yang lain?
Tidak sama sekali! Cuma mahu menceritakan bahawa didalam usaha dakwah ni, ada pelbagai macam peringkat dan tahap tahap kefahaman yang setiap pendakwah mendapat nikmat dari Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, bermuhasabah diri sendiri dan melalui pengalaman pengalaman hidup masing masing melalui episod episod tertentu melayani seribu satu macam perangai dan kerenah manusia.
Setiap insan ada cerita dan keadaannya sendiri. Tak sama dengan yang lain.
Mamu dapat melihat perubahan pada wajah wajah insan insan yang sudah berubah arah kerohanian ini.
Majlis makan malam itu ternyata ada unsur unsur tarbiyyah mereka yang disasarkan dengan kuiz yang direka sedemikian rupa, ingin menguji tahap kefahaman Iman dan Islam sasaran sasaran pastor terbabit?
Dari jawapan sipolan polan tertentu, maka pihak penganjur akan tahu yang mana mudah untuk dipengaruhi dan yang mana akan merupakan cabaran kepada pihak penganjur?
Sama juga dengan kami, para pendakwah Islam.
Jika para pelawat dan pelancung bukan Islam yang datang ke masjid kosong didalam jiwa masing masing dan tidak pernah mengambil tahu akan agama yang ia lahir ; kemudian ingin mengetahui akan apakah dia Islam, ia memudahkan diri para pendakwah untuk menerangkan kepadanya tentang hakikat Ad Deenul Islam.
Namun, biarpun ia seorang fanatik Kristian, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh dan apa sahaja kefahaman ciptaan manusia, kami sebagai pendakwah sekiranya sudah tahu dan faham tentang asas kefahaman kefahaman terbabit, mudah sahaja mengajar dan menerangkan kepada sipolan sipolan itu tentang kecelaruan kefahaman mereka dan menunjukkan kebenaran didalam Islam.
Semua ini tertakluk juga kepada tahap intelek insan insan terbabit?
Samada kepala otak mereka itu mampu memahami akan apa yang sedang kami sampaikan?
Juga tertakluk kepada kebolehan si pendakwah Muslim sendiri?
Cara ia berdakwah?
Apakah berasaskan nas nas dalam Al Quran dan Hadis Sahih Rasulullah Sallalahu Alaihi Wassallam?
Gaya bahasanya?
Budi bahasanya?
Sopan santunnya?
Tahap kefahaman Islamnya?
Peribadinya?
Rupa parasnya?
Penampilannya?
Tahap kebersihan diri dan pakaiannya?
Keadaan sekeliling?
Suasana ketika itu?
Tersendiri atau dikerumuni orang?
Semua ini memainkan peranan akan keberkesanan sesi dakwah tersebut?
Sebab itu gereja terbabit berusaha mengujudkan suasana selesa @ ‘ambience’ untuk mempengaruhi ‘target target’ mereka malam itu.
Jika JAIS tak mengambil tindakan terjah pada malam itu, sudah tentu pihak gereja DUMC akan dapat mempengaruhi maarof maarof sintok berkenaan untuk murtad dari Ad Deenul Islam.
Saya tidak menyalahkan pihak DUMC seratus peratus didalam usaha dakyah mereka.
Itu dah memang kerja dan usaha mereka untuk ‘evangelize’ sasaran mereka dikalangan Islam.
Saya cuma ingin bertanya kepada mereka yang terbabit, sanggup hadir di majlis makan malam Kristian dimalam malam Ramadhan ‘ Apakah kalian sudah begitu keliru tentang yang mana satu ‘makhluk’ dengan yang mana satu Tuhan Sekelian Alam?
Sebodoh bodoh manusia, sudah tentu tahu membezakan diantara Tuhan yang Ahad dan Esa dengan tuhan tuhan ciptaan pemuka Kristian dengan menyembah ‘tuhan 3 dalam satu’?
Akai pi mana syeikh?
Nak kata zaman kita ni masih ketinggalan dari segi penyampaian maklumat dan ilmu pengetahun, kita ni hidup didalam Akhirul Zaman. Zaman Sains dan Teknologi.
Tak reti nak cari ilmu tentang Agama Islam?
Hello! Belajar le menggunakan sistem carian maklumat sedia ada seperti Google dan sebagainya.
Anda cuma perlu taip ‘quran’ saja dan begitu banyak laman web yang menyediakan seluruh isi kandungan Al Quranul Karim akan terbentang didepan mata anda!
Salah satu darinya adalah www.quran.com. Anda tak faham tentang cara nak membaca ayat ayat suci Al Qur’an tersebut didalam Bahasa Arab?
Gunakan panduan sebutan yang ada didalam Rumi sambil berusahalah anda mencari guru Al Quran dan belajar lah tentang hakikat Islam!
Yang bengong sangat gi belajar tahyul dan khurafat Kristian tu kenapa?
Takkan sampai begitu sekali tahap kebuntuan fikiran anda?
Allahu Rabbi adalah Tuhan Sebenar Benar sekelian makhluk!
Tak payah nak memeningkan kepala dengan pergi menyembah benda ciptaan Allah itu sendiri.
Anda menyesal?
Alhamdulillah!
Beristighfar lah anda begini. Sila klik > Astaghfirullah - Ustaz Asri Ibrahim
Insya Allah, taubat anda akan diterima Allahu Ta’ala, Rabbul Alamin, Dzul Jalali Wal Ikram. Tuhan Maha Pencipta, Maha Berkuasa keatas Segala-galanya!
Mamu doakan anda semua selamat kembali ke Redha Ilahi.
Amin Ya Rabb, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim.
Bersama samalah kita mengamalkan seperti apa yang ditinggalkan Allahyarham Ustaz Mohd Asri Ibrahim, salah seorang insan terpuji dan terbilang dunia Dakwah Al Islamiyyah Negara Malaysia kita:
Sila klik kat sini > Subhanallah - Ustaz Mohd Asri Ibrahim
Semoga dicucuri Rahmat Allahu Ta’ala keatas ruh salah seorang insan tercinta Tok Mamu ini.
Amin Ya Allah!
Selamat bertaubat, Selamat berpuasa, Selamat beramal.
Insya Allah!
Wabillahi Taufik Wal Hidayah.
Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Hamba Allah dan debu dunia,


















































3 comments:
The Tea Drinker said…
orang Islam pun ramai dapat masalah camtu cuma rasanya kita dah biasa dengan konsep usaha dan berserah maka masalah itu tidak ganggu teruk sangat. macam saya pernah dengan masalah kewangan, campur lagi anak kerap sakit dan macam2 lagi masa tu. tp kita tau, kalau tak diuji macam mana nak tau kita betul2 beriman dan sabar? dan sekarang dia tau sejauh mana sayang dia kat suami dan anak.
panjang ni kalau nak nasihat pun. perlu face to face. jadi eloknya dia jumpa la ustazah mana2 untuk consultation.
[nurfarahsyakirah] said…
This is my letter for sister Jamilah.
http://therockinghijab.blogspot.com/2011/09/advice-from-revert-to-revert.html
Hariz Khair Ad-Deen said…
Stahu sy, Allah akn mnguji seseorg itu, hnya ssuai mngikut kmampuannya. Jika saudari diuji spt itu, dn rsa xmmpu. Pcayalah, sbnanye saudari mmpu! Cuma, tkdng, diri kita yg cba mnolak kmmpuan yg ad, dn mngatakn pd dri kita yg kita sdah tak mmpu… wpn hkikatnya, kita mmpu shj utk terus sabar dn btahan.
inshaAllah, ykinlah jua pdNya, slps ksushn ad kmudhn. (surah As-Syarh)
Stuju jga, dgn kta2 the tea drinker, mslh2 ni, bkn ekslusif dr Islam je. ini mslh2 yg tdk asing, mncul dlm khidupn, dn inshaAllah, bleh dislesaikn, mlalui usaha, prbincangn, dn doa kpd Allah.
wallahu’alam. apa2pn, sy nsihatkn, fikir jauh2 dlu, sblm buat apa2 kputusn. igt Allah, dlm apa2 jua situasi. cba bsangka baik pdNya. mudah2an, Allah mmpermudhkn urusan saudari. inshaAllah
mgkin saudari bleh jga tgk link2 ni, utk mngaut motivasi dn kkuatan sdikit sbyk.. biiznillah
http://onekuliah.blogspot.com/2011/04/dr-asri-suratan-kebetulan.html
http://www.iluvislam.com/inspirasi/motivasi/3018-aku-tidak-mampu.html