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Democracy... to what extend?

If we own something, what does that supposedly means? What's the difference between belonging to something versus something belongs to us? How should we define nationality by practically not losing our BIGGER identity in front of GOD The Almighty? What draws the line between patriotism and religious inclination especially at times when the said values collide in opposite directions? Malay strengthens ISLAM or ISLAM strengthens Malay? Malaysia is a sovereign country like any other 'Democratic' nations. A sovereign country requires basic 3 elements of authority; (1) Legislation (2) Judiciary and (3) Executive (political) to coexist in balance. Since ISLAM is regarded as Malaysia's Official Religion, there are special rights bestowed upon ISLAM in Malaysia which are not given to any other religion in this nation. Among others, that includes Malay race in particular to be defined automatically as a Muslim in this country, despite the fact ISLAM never said that a Malay...

Anti Israel, Jewish and/or Zionist?

Every now and then Muslims rose to condemn atrocious attacks on their Palestinian brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Some took their stirred emotions to street rallies, demonstrations, petition signings, charity aid events as well as vocalizing in media and internet. Let’s guess how many from these Muslims realize that the State of Israel was declared by the Jewish in 1948 as an intended outcome upon the morale unifying effort following the publication of Der Judenstaat that coined the term Zionist in 1896? Out of those who knew, how many can really understand what ought to be done in order to confront Jewish lawlessness in Palestine? Perhaps it is fairer to assume that lots of Muslims are aware of the fact that Jewish tribe existed long before Theodor Herzl wrote the first book containing a vision of an independent Jewish state, in which 52 years later, such vision was declared as an official ambition with blessing by the Queen of England. The Jewish including their...