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Religion 101: Hudud – 1 Country, 2 Sets of Laws

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( – should Islamic law take over precedent over conventional law if the conventional already exist and been applied by the courts of the country? Why not improve on the existing laws and enforce it instead of bringing in another set of law that does not apply to all? Why reinvent the wheel? Cartoon source: The Net)

The issue of hudud have been in the news lately and there have been plenty of statements made in public and by various parties including politicians from both side of the fence, supporting for or opposing the implementation of hudud.

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Quotable Quotes 101: Not Paying Taxes

Foremost, rest in peace to former South African President Nelson Mandela who passed away last Thursday. A real statesman like him will be greatly missed.

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(Here’s one fine example of “instead of giving priority to the minorities, just concentrate on the majority”, courtesy of the – never forget one’s history even if it took place thousand years ago when “ketuanan” thing was almost non-existence and traders, preachers and intellectuals from every great civilizations made this country their home and trading port. Image source: Wikipedia)

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Mixing Cows & Coconuts

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It does not matter if you are breaking it for fun or for a deep sense of devotion but it is high time we reconsider breaking up coconuts in insane numbers on public . Imagine driving your car over this minefield and you will understand why we need to reconsider this. Image: www.demotix.com

, I am sure, is happy with the breaking of one coconut. It is the substance that counts and not the form.

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Random Thoughts 101: Be Outraged But Be Fair Too

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(Being outrage on something is not confined to Islam and Muslims alone. Everyone has a right to protest and be angry if anyone belittle and insults one’s beliefs & faith but there must be a sense of reasonableness and fairness too. Have you done the right things and be fair to others? Image source: http://www.powerlineblog.com)

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Overseas Assignment 2012: Part 5 – Trip to Modern Oriental Paris & Ancient Temples

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When on an overseas trip, weekends are rest days and it is the best time to catch up on sleep and when that’s done, for the rest of the day, it is time to go around town.

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Religion 101: Religion Rumours, Here We Go Again!

I really wonder whether we will ever the finishing line to be a developed country if highly political, and seditious matters are played on public grounds on regular basis, turning one Malaysian against another based on hearsays, political hidden agendas and highly charged emotions.

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(It is ok to fight for one’s religion and beliefs but it should be a fight for the betterment of mankind and not be used for political means. Image source: http://sathyasaibaba.wordpress.com)

It used to be the crosses on some cookies or the logo on a famed football club or “” names on some .

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Religion 101: Daily Mantras, The Powerful Morning Prayers

(They say that we remember better if we put things down in writing and repeat it on a daily basis in form of a mantra)

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(One in the morning before leaving the house. Image source: http://www.britannica.com)

Bung Mokhtar may be stirred up a hornet’s nest with this but frankly speaking, there is some truth with what he has said. But let’s not muddle the matter even more – we can find idiots on both sides of the gender groups.

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Religion 101: Muddling Manchester United With Shortsighted Muslims

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(The famous ‘s famed Red Devils logo after years of acceptance as a sign of an excellent team in the country has found its way to the mind of a short-sighted religious man. Image source: E Daily Sports)

First, it was the cookies, and then it was on yoga and now the Manchester United’s football shirts? It looks like we have highly paid (with our money) civil servants with too much free time at their disposal.

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Trip to Amazing Chennai 2010: Part 7 – Visit To A Historical Temple

(One of the things to do in Chennai is to visit an ancient and we indeed managed to get this done. The main entrance to the 300 plus years old temple – Click for higher resolution photo here)

A trip to will not be complete without a trip to the majestic and historical , right?

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Religion 101: Should We Get Hyped Out On Kali Mints?

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( Maa on a box of sweets? This is indeed certainly to the Hindus around the but in the western world, where there is freedom of expression and speech, being insensitive is not that too surprising)

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