MOHAMED HANIPA MAIDIN Actual meaning of freedom of religion? In spite of Allah’s name has been used by many non-Muslims throughout the world, the Malaysian court proudly held that in Malaysia the freedom of religion excludes the non-Muslims from using this sacred word. Was this the actual meaning of freedom of religion envisaged by Islam or our forefathers who drafted the constitution? With the greatest respect to the Federal Court and the Court of Appeal, I am of the view that the judgement of the learned High Court judge was more legally sound and constitutionally correct. She was right in holding that the Herald’s constitutional right to freedom of religion pursuant to Article 11 had been infringed the moment the home minister made a decision imposing an unreasonable and unconstitutional condition that the name of Allah could not be contained in the Herald’s publication. As far as I am concerned, the judgment of Justice Lau Bee Lan (left), despite being a non-Muslim, was legally correct and Islamically sound. As we all know that the freedom of religion in Article 11 of the federal constitution has been curtailed to the non-Muslims in that they are prohibited from propagating their religious doctrine to the Muslims. The curtailment is found in Article 11 (4) of the constitution. I believe the element of public order triggered this provision. Unfortunately such a restriction in Article 11 (4) has now been further eroded by a novel interpretation of our constitution by the Court of Appeal when the Herald was not allowed to use the name of Allah in its publication despite such a publication being only circulated to the Christian adherents. The Herald never offended its constitutional right yet the Federal Court, being the final gatekeeper of our citizens constitutional right has, with due respect, unduly abdicated its solemn duty to protect the right of David against the mighty Goliath. To our Muslim brethren, let us be reminded by this wise advice given by our distinguished ulama namely the late Ibnu al Qayyim Al Jauziyyah when he said, “Islam is all about justice, mercy and wisdom... any thing which transgresses the principle of justice or mercy or wisdom has nothing to do with Islam.” MOHAMED HANIPA MAIDIN is the MP for Sepang. He is a lawyer by profession and a PAS central committee member. 1 ShareLikeLike · · Share Serene Wee shared a link. July 4 Was justice done to the Herald? malaysiakini COMMENT The judgment of Justice Lau was legally correct and Islamically... 1 ShareLikeLike · · Share Fatimah Noor shared a status. July 3 Judy See Well the greatest USA protest movements and the hippie rebellion in the 60s which went well beyond sit-ins to actually change life styles and political attitudes were eventually snuffed out. USA remains as rotten, capitalistic and imperialistic as ever. Wall Street as crooked as ever. Sgs Chee is dysfuctional personality. HLP is PAP safety valve and the Establishments eyes and ears like the Britishs fame Hyde Park Speakers Corner where speeches are fiercer and crowds bigger and issues graver. But no effect at all on reality. 1 ShareLikeLike · · Share Serene Wee shared a link via Aliran. July 3 Federal Courts Allah decision defies common good ALIRAN Justice is not based on subjective ideology or sensitive emotions but rather on what is due to the people, says Ronald Benjamin. Groups linked to Selangor Umno protest against the use of the... 1 ShareLikeLike · · Share Serene Wee shared Olivia Khaws photo. July 3 Olivia Khaw Time to look into the quality of families in both Malaysia and Singapore. Good political and other systems need integrated individuals that comes from a healthy family scene. Economic progress has not ensure stronger and more supportive familities. Not at all. WPs John Lim . in his book Hougang Forever opines Politics are the outcome rather than the cause of social change. I agree. Photo: Olivia Khaw Time to look into the quality of families in both Malaysia and Singapore. Good political and other systems need integrated individuals that comes from a healthy family scene. Economic progress has not ensure stronger and more supportive familities. Not at all. WPs John Lim . in his book Hougang Forever opines Politics are the outcome rather than the cause of social change. I agree. 6 SharesLikeLike · · Share Serene Wee shared a status. 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