http://chedet.cc/?p=1408#comment-119319
1. What is an Islamic State? I have been accused of being inconsistent on this issue. May I explain.
2. There are many interpretations of what constitutes an Islamic state. There are many states which call themselves Islamic and many which are recognised as Islamic without having “Islamic” before their names. Their Islamic credentials are not always the same. Some actually declare themselves to be secular states but are nevertheless considered Islamic.
3. In the OIC there are more than 50 states but they do not have the same constitution or laws to qualify as Islamic. They may not even have a constitution, written or otherwise.
4. When I claimed that Malaysia is an Islamic country I was comparing it with those Islamic countries whose application of Islamic laws and injunctions appear to be less rigid. But then Islamic laws and injunctions are not as rigid as some Muslims would have us believe. Islam allows for some looseness or differences of interpretation so that Islam can be practiced under different circumstances and in different parts of the world at different periods in history. Some things are however inviolable e.g. the declaration of faith in the one Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger.
5. Most states which claim to be Islamic do not apply hudud laws. They apply the syariah for most things involving family and social affairs and practices. Islam as Ad Deen, as a way of life, prescribes the correct and acceptable ways of conducting personal, family and social life. These syariah laws help keep relations within the Muslim society and between Muslims and non-Muslims largely free of conflicts and misunderstandings. In Islam there is no compulsion. Islam acknowledges the existence of non-believers and specifically enjoin upon us Muslims to accept that we pray (and do things) our own way while non-believers pray and do things their way. The verse (Al Khafirun) conclude by saying, “To them their religion, to us our religion.”
6. Justice is very important in Islam. There are 43 verses which enjoin upon Muslims to “judge with justice”. There is no injunction to do justice only to Muslims and not to the non-Muslims. Certainly there is nothing in the syariah enjoining injustice for Muslims.
7. In multi-religious Malaysia because applying the hudud laws to Muslims and not to non-Muslims would cause injustice to Muslims, in the interest of upholding Islamic justice for all we have not implemented hudud laws. Islam is not so rigid that injustice should be ignored in carrying out what is enjoined by the shariah.
8. Other than this, Islam is the official religion of Malaysia and we do not obstruct Muslims from practising the teachings of Islam. If we do not apply hudud laws it is not because we reject it, but because we are enjoined to uphold justice. To cut off the hands of Muslims for stealing while non-Muslim thieves would only get two months jail cannot be regarded as just. The sentence must be the same for both.
9. If we cut the hands of non-Muslims in order to be just we may bring about chaos and havoc in the country. Allah does not like people who cause chaos and havoc in society.
10. In not applying hudud laws in Malaysia we are truly adhering to the teachings of Islam. Our claim to be an Islamic country is therefore valid.
11. There is no inconsistency in the claim that Malaysia is an Islamic state. It may not say so in the constitution or in its name. But in its beliefs and practices it is Islamic.
12. Malaysia never declared itself to be a secular state in its constitution or anywhere else. That is because we respect all religions and their believers. Secular states ban religions. We saw this in Communist countries before. But today everyone practices religious freedom and this is compatible with Islam.
Mahathir Mohamad
1. Comment from Enouranois
Enouranois – 11th September 2001 – 13 years later
http://enouranois.eu/?page_id=610
2. Enouranois
Thank you for posting the information on 911 Truth and the necessity for having it acknowledged by all, including militants wishing to derive false “glory” for actions which were not theirs but were the criminal actions of others.
The enouranois posting raised the necessity for a spokesman. We have received expressions of agreement on this, from Greece and from the United States, if Dr. Mahathir Mohamad were willing similar to express agreement publicly, we could proceed towards an international initiative for questioning all claimant caliphs and would-be caliphs, whose duty is surely to be well-informed and truthful, on the subject of what happened in New York and Washington 13 years ago and whether it had anything to do with jihadists or indeed any Muslims at all.
3. Tereza
Dr. Mahathir,
Your former Political Secretary Attorney Matthias Chang was interviewed on the American Power Hour alternative news radio Show September 8, 2014 by radio host, Joyce Riley.
To listen to the entire radio interview go to; http://www.thepowerhour.com
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Enter the date 09/08/2014
Click on the second (2nd) hour show, the interview begins 8 minutes into the program and will carry over into the third (3rd) hour show.
Or
http://archives2014.gcnlive.com/Archives2014/sep14/PowerHour/0908142.mp3
http://archives2014.gcnlive.com/Archives2014/sep14/PowerHour/0908143.mp3
Matthias discussed the missing MH370 plane, the shooting down of MH17 by machine gun fire over Ukraine by Ukrainian fighter jets and the recent letter written by the Dutch Intellectuals apologizing to Putin for Lies on MH17. He discussed the status of the Black Boxes. He also discussed the Islamic state of affairs in Malaysia stating that “ISIS is in Malaysia” which could spell destabilization and regime change also causing tensions between Muslim and non-Muslims. Matthias also discussed who is providing funding and weapons to ISIS terrorists. He also mentioned the possible secession or separation of Scotland from the UK adding that Scotland is the military base for the Trident Nuclear submarines of the UK. The referendum vote on secession will be held Sept. 18, 2014. Lastly Matthias discussed the upcoming disclosure of information gathered on MH370 and MH17 which will be released to the public, if God willing in about 12 weeks.
Currently here in the US the fear of ISIS is being ratcheted up by the mainstream news media with public support increasing for US military intervention. As 9-11 nears tomorrow, fear is growing for an imminent terrorist attack anytime in the near future. The 13 missing planes in Libya are causing concern for another false flag 9-11 style event. To hear more information concerning the 13 reportedly stolen Libyan airplanes and MH370 please listen to the Sept. 10, 2014 interview of Jimmy and Joanne Moriarty who will also discuss the possible CIA and Mossad involvement surrounding these current events.