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Three churches attacked in Malaysia over word `Allah' in journal
Kuala Lumpur News.Net Friday 8th January, 2010 (IANS)
The Malaysian government Friday threatened stern action following attacks on three churches in the outskirts of the national capital following controversy over the use of the word 'Allah' by a Roman Catholic journal.
Muslim youths caused arson at the churches to press for government action to annul a high court ruling last week that upheld the journal's right to use the word on its masthead.
Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak condemned the attacks on the three churches.
'I condemn these actions because they will destroy our country's harmony,' he told reporters Friday.
'The government will take whatever steps it can to prevent such acts,' Star Online, website of The Star newspaper reported.
Razak said he has told the national police chief to step up security at churches and other places of worship.
The attacked churches are located in Klang Valley which is an area comprising Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs, and adjoining cities and towns in the state of Selangor.
Home Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the government would not hesitate to use any means necessary, including the Internal Security Act, on anyone who threatens the security of the country.
He also ensured the safety of everyone in Malaysia, including the minorities.
Hishammuddin also said that a police official has confirmed that three churches have been attacked.
'We have also received a report that a church has been threatened. The police will monitor all churches in the country,' he said.
Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan earlier said police were investigating three cases.
The three churches were the Metro Tabernacle Church in Desa Melawati, the Assumption Church in Jalan Templer in Petaling Jaya, and the Life Chapel Church in Section 17, also in Petaling Jaya.
'Police personnel would also patrol churches throughout the country, especially in the Klang Valley, to prevent any untoward incidents,' he added. Email this story to a friend
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OFCOURSE! 01-08-10, 10:02 AM |
Three churches attacked in Malaysia over word `Allah' in journal
Religion of peace!
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edward forlich 01-08-10, 10:41 AM |
malaysia is a dangerous place to go for the non muslims
well, gone the day where we can see the warm of malaysian people, now whar we can see is violent every where, the muslim rally, shouting all the way and even burning the churches? malaysia is a very dangerous place for every foreigners now, especially the non muslims,foreign goverments must issued travel warning for their respective citizens.
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Douglas mc kinsley 01-08-10, 11:34 AM |
the facts about islam and muslim
There is a cancer within Islam that Islam itself must cure, because it cannot be cured except from within. Islam can decide as a religion and a culture whether it intends to live side by side with the rest of the world, If the purpose of Islam is to convert the rest of the world by violence , then it is not something non-muslims can tolerate. If its purpose is to co-exist with other ideas and beliefs, then we can all get along and accept Islam as members of the international community. It is the fact that 99.9% of all terrorist acts in the past 10-20 years have been carried out by Muslims. for those who disagree or refuse to admit this, just look it up - or just pull out any newspaper on any single given day in the past 10 years, and tally it up. The lowest education levels in the world are in Muslim countries. The lowest GDPs in the world are in Muslim countries. The highest rates of rape, human rights violations, denial of basic human freedoms, such as free speech, freedom of religion, democracy, suppression of women and children and violence are in Muslim countries, so, it is very vague to say that islam is peace and tolerant religion.dozens of hot spots all around the world, such as the Phillippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Yemen, Pakistan, Kashmir, Afghanistan, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Morocco, Syria, Lybia, Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Albania are caused by muslims violent activities. not all muslims are terrorists BUT THE FACTS THAT 99.9% of the terrorists ARE muslims are undeniable!and worst of all many of the rest of muslims support them.
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Radzif 01-08-10, 12:39 PM |
What is Terrorist?
Mr.Douglas,
What do you mean by terrorist?
If fighting to survive cause being oppressed is what you called act of terror...than what do you call countries thats bombing and killing innocent people for their own benefits?
People please don’t be fooled by what you read or hear on media cause it’s all controlled by those terrorist whose calling others terrorist, if you really want to know...dig in deeper cause the truth will prevail.
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roger adams 01-08-10, 12:52 PM |
it is sad
It is sad that the current generation of Muslims are so intolerant. Islam is a religion of peace and it is important that this is drummed into them by Islamic religious leaders.
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Pontotoc Bill 01-08-10, 04:59 PM |
Radzif;178075: Mr.Douglas,
What do you mean by terrorist?
If fighting to survive cause being oppressed is what you called act of terror...than what do you call countries thats bombing and killing innocent people for their own benefits?
People please don’t be fooled by what you read or hear on media cause it’s all controlled by those terrorist whose calling others terrorist, if you really want to know...dig in deeper cause the truth will prevail.
To answer your question:
United States Law Code – the law that governs the entire country – contains a definition of terrorism embedded in its requirement that Annual Country reports on Terrorism be submitted by the Secretary of State to Congress every year. (From U.S. Code Title 22, Ch.38, Para. 2656f(d)
[INDENT](d) Definitions
As used in this section—
(1) the term “international terrorism” means terrorism involving citizens or the territory of more than 1 country;
(2) the term “terrorism” means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents;
(3) the term “terrorist group” means any group, or which has significant subgroups which practice, international terrorism;
(4) the terms “territory” and “territory of the country” mean the land, waters, and airspace of the country; and
(5) the terms “terrorist sanctuary” and “sanctuary” mean an area in the territory of the country—
(A) that is used by a terrorist or terrorist organization—
(i) to carry out terrorist activities, including training, fundraising, financing, and recruitment; or
(ii) as a transit point; and
(B) the government of which expressly consents to, or with knowledge, allows, tolerates, or disregards such use of its territory and is not subject to a determination under—
(i) section 2405(j)(1)(A) of the Appendix to title 50;
(ii) section 2371 (a) of this title; or
(iii) section 2780 (d) of this title.[/INDENT]
Therefore, under US Code, a terrorist is one who practices premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents and involving citizens or the territory of more than 1 country.
Based on that, IslamoNazi terrorists definately fit the description of terrorist. Try again, o apologist for Islamofascism.
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fatima 01-08-10, 12:57 PM |
Sadness prevails
Whilst I agree with Roger, I cannot help but think that the current crop of Islamic religious leaders no longer understand that is so very important to emphasise how important it is to live in harmony if human civilisation is to survive.
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human 01-08-10, 03:03 PM |
fraud group
thousand times they utter peace be with u with their mouth but why in deed they are voilent it is a complete contradiction they dont understand that the educational instituions in Malaysia was sculptured by the peace loving christians and the other non malays who are for peace in deeds
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outsider 01-08-10, 03:21 PM |
What is Terrorist?
Countries that are fighting a war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Is not that they are bombing the innocent, it is the terrorists who using the children and women as shield thus getting injured during the confrontation. Do you ever seen a report that other religions are threatening and killing innocent lives? It is the Islamic extremist that are creating the problems in this world, for those who think that the western world is against the Islam faith, please think twice. The root is within the ISLAMIC EXTREMIST TERRORIST....
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Ragen 01-08-10, 06:11 PM |
Malaysia
Malaysia is the most safest place to visit. It is unfair to condemn Malaysia on this matter.
If leaders of some religion provoke the sentiments of people of another religion, then some sensitive people (not the Government or religious leaders) retaliate.
Common sense will tell you DO NOT PROVOKE. If you keep your religion within your boundaries and do not interfere with the other religions, there is peace.
Chirstians have the habit of villifying other religions the world over. When they get hurt, they cry foul and the world blame those victims who retaliate.The provocation of the christians never gets reported.
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Pontotoc Bill 01-08-10, 06:47 PM |
Ragen;178140: Malaysia is the most safest place to visit. It is unfair to condemn Malaysia on this matter.
If leaders of some religion provoke the sentiments of people of another religion, then some sensitive people (not the Government or religious leaders) retaliate.
Common sense will tell you DO NOT PROVOKE. If you keep your religion within your boundaries and do not interfere with the other religions, there is peace.
Chirstians have the habit of villifying other religions the world over. When they get hurt, they cry foul and the world blame those victims who retaliate.The provocation of the christians never gets reported.
Actually, you have it BACKWARDS. Muslims have a [FONT=Calibri]habit of vilifying other religions around the world. When Muslims get hurt, they cry foul and blames their victims who retaliate.[/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri]Try again, apologist for Islamofascism.[/FONT]
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Penny Lane 01-08-10, 06:56 PM |
Actually, you have it BACKWARDS. Muslims have a [FONT=Calibri]habit of vilifying other religions around the world. When Muslims get hurt, they cry foul and blames their victims who retaliate.[/FONT] [FONT=Calibri]Try again, apologist for Islamofascism.[/FONT]
Well said......
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Ragen 01-08-10, 07:02 PM |
Malaysia
To Pontoto Bill and others like-minded, please work on facts not on your own imagination. Christians under the cover of Aid are Divisive breaking up peaceful populations around the world.
Please stop arguing and if you want to say something make sure it helps to unite rather than divide.
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buttercream 01-08-10, 07:14 PM |
this is it
see what religion does to you?...this is only one subject matter...needless to say...
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Pontotoc Bill 01-11-10, 05:52 PM |
Ragen;178147: To Pontoto Bill and others like-minded, please work on facts not on your own imagination. Christians under the cover of Aid are Divisive breaking up peaceful populations around the world.
Please stop arguing and if you want to say something make sure it helps to unite rather than divide.
FACT: Muslims rioted over cartoons from Denmark.
FACT: Muslims MURDER thousands of people a year for their “religion”.
Ragen: Get YOUR facts straight first before you accuse others of using their imagination.
Islam is responsible for the vast majority of terrorist activity in the world.
Islam = The Religion of Death and Destruction.
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Believe in God 01-08-10, 07:33 PM |
GET RID OF RELIGION
All the war over ancient text written thousands of years ago when you and I were not around.The fight now is over whose old fairy tale is true?God is the little voice in your head that tells you what is right or wrong-your conscience.Religion seperates people.
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Ragen 01-08-10, 07:43 PM |
Malaysia
A bad carpenter blames his tools.
Religion is something for you to follow and improve Love and Tolerance.
Do NOT use it to hit, villify, convert, etc etc others. Come on, some want to equate Allah to God in the Bible and use it as an opening to crack into another’s religion. Please do not STIR sentiments and let ther be Peace.
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hawa adam 01-08-10, 07:55 PM |
Stupid
Stupid People .....Respect all religion my dear Stupid Friends....
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to RADZIF 01-08-10, 08:40 PM |
MUSLIMS ALWAYS OPPRESED MINORITY ALL OVER THE WORLD
dear radzif, we all agree that people what ever the religion have the right to survive and fight back the opression. but what I see is that mostly the muslim is not being oppressed, they want a special treatment in the country they reside, just like in France they wear bhurka, this is not acceptable there for security reasons, and if the police try to indentify the women wearing bhurka then muslims cried foul and telling the whole world that the police humiliating muslim women in france. and in many part of the world, it is the truth that you cannot deny that the muslim is the one who oppressed the other minority and when they have sizable population then they will engaged separatism, with the same reasons Radzif said, being oppresed while the truth they are oppressed because of separatism like in thailand, philippines, china, rusia, myanmar, laos, india, bosnia, even the crazy taliban in afghanistan, how do you explain about this radzif? IN THIS CASE ARE YOU SUGESTING THE CHRISTIAN, HINDUS AND BUDHIS MINORITY TO FIGHTBACK BECAUSE THEY ARE BEING OPPRESED BY THE MUSLIM IN MALAYSIA? I GUESSED THERE ARE ALOT OF FOREIGN COUNTRY IS WATCHING THIS DISGUSTING SHOW IN MALAYSIA OUTSIDE THERE
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Peace 01-08-10, 08:50 PM |
Religion and believer
almost every family has a black sheep . one bad child doesn’t mean the whole family members are bad too. same with religion...Islam is a good religion like any other religion in the world, but just because of some stupid muslim who do stupid things, it spoiled the good name of ISlam. the same with christian, there are some stupid christian ppl who do stupid things too.
ALL THE GOOD BELIEVER OF EVERY RELIGION, PLEASE STAY UNITED.
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Reminder 01-08-10, 09:17 PM |
For the sake of the truth
The prejudice against Islam is always there. The hatred against will never end until the Doomsday. It is simply because we bear witness that Allah is the only God to be worshiped and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger or Allah. We don’t assign partner to Allah. The Muslim describe Allah as follows (which is contradictory to Christians and Jews who assign partner to Allah by taking Jesus as their God or son of God, the mother and the holy spirit):
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him.
n the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say : O ye that reject Faith!
2. I worship not that which ye worship,
3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship,
5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
6. To you be your Way, and to me mine.
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Reminder 01-08-10, 09:22 PM |
For the sake of the truth
For the sake of the truth
The prejudice against Islam is always there. The hatred against Islam will never end until the Doomsday. It is simply because we bear witness that Allah is the only God to be worshiped and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger or Allah. We don’t assign partner to Allah.
The Muslim describe Allah as follows (which is contradictory to Christians and Jews who assign partner to Allah by taking Jesus as their God or son of God, the mother and the holy spirit):
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; 2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; 3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is none like unto Him.
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say : O ye that reject Faith! 2. I worship not that which ye worship, 3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. 4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship, 5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. 6. To you be your Way, and to me mine.
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Pontotoc Bill 01-11-10, 05:56 PM |
Reminder;178166: The prejudice against Islam is always there. The hatred against will never end until the Doomsday. It is simply because we bear witness that Allah is the only God to be worshiped and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger or Allah. We don’t assign partner to Allah. The Muslim describe Allah as follows (which is contradictory to Christians and Jews who assign partner to Allah by taking Jesus as their God or son of God, the mother and the holy spirit):
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him.
n the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say : O ye that reject Faith!
2. I worship not that which ye worship,
3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship,
5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
6. To you be your Way, and to me mine.
Stop pushing your false religion, okay? Leave me and my people alone. we are Christians and we reject Islam. Do NOT force Islam down our throats.
It is simply because I bear witness that Jehovah is the only Lord God to be worshiped and Jesus Christ is His Only Begotten Son.
Muhammed was a demon possesssed man who created a religion similar to Judiasm and Christianity, but one that has Satan as its allah.
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Batman 01-08-10, 09:38 PM |
Confuse
This issue is purposely created to divert our attention from the real issue of rise in prices of sugar, electricity tarrif, Tol and others. Does anybody give a thought on this?
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Anonymous 01-08-10, 10:33 PM |
Era and effects
When Mahathir was PM: We experienced Malaysia Grow.
When Pah lah was PM : We Experience Tsunami
Now with Najib as PM : will one Malaysia happen with religion problem.
Muslims are back supported and pampered that is why the muslims can DESTROY places of worship.
Note all Muslims: If you are educated and know HISTORY, all of you are not the direct DECENDENS of your religion.
YOU MUST BE ASHAME OF YOURSELFS.
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jamax 01-08-10, 10:34 PM |
satan
either islam or christian both teach us to be good in our life so that rewards is heaven when we die. To blame both this religion will not serve any purpose but just to light up the fire that will lead to worse scenerio. Those responsible for bringing up the issue of allah and the burning of chruches are not human being but human satan.
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sumbukbabei 01-08-10, 10:39 PM |
GOD IS WATCHING...
Just imagine..god is watching over all mankind, he is god of everyone, he provides dos and donts, but never religion, so when he see someone fighting the other over the use of a NAME....what would HE think?
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Eddie888 01-08-10, 10:57 PM |
I live in Malaysia
I live in Malaysia and I have a friend from Pakistan working here. He does not want to go back to his shit hole country nor does he want to stay in this shit hole (because he is discriminated here by local muslims). He wants migrate to the West. So he can convert that to his shit hole.
For those dumb westeren intelligence agencies, dont they not realize that Malaysia is fast becoming a new taliban hub. Those guys you are fighting have moved here.
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coco_low.......09-01-2001 11:55AM 01-08-10, 11:05 PM |
What such a shameful country!!!
I felt very shameful to become Malaysian caused they r some people
who do not know how to respect others
religions.R they terrorist?Or someone
sending by Satan to destroy churches?
Real terror..
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jesse burgman 01-08-10, 11:18 PM |
not prejudice but islam always attacking other religion
remember when Talibans destroying the ancient budhis statue in afghanistan that is already more than 2000 years old?, and the forced convertion of hagia sophia church into mosque? and countless killing, raping and acid throwing to the face of muslim girl students in afghanistan by taliban and pakistani muslims in pakistan, just for the reasons islam prohibits girls to study? and countless killing of innocents budhis in thailand and christian in majority christian population in philippines? then still muslims said they are being oppressed when the army in those country waging war to these terrorism act by muslims? then now they said that christians meddling with muslims in malaysia, while right now the muslims blatantly oppresing the christians and still have the nerves to blame the christian minority? are all those muslims so stupid? or the malaysian bumiputra so ignorance and donot know what is oppresion? muslims always said being oppresed while destroying the 2000 years old budhis statue and killing the non muslims, burning the minority churches is not considered oppresion and even blaming the minority? is that what is taught by islam?
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Tolerant Minority 01-08-10, 11:57 PM |
Common Sense Should Prevail
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Extremists exist in all religions and stoop to unethical and detrimental actions to get their message(s) across. However, it is up to moderate and peace loving followers of the respective religion to educate and prevent these incident(s)from happening or bring the extremists to justice. Otherwise, they are themselves equally guilty of the actions, indirectly. Moral responsibility.
Ignorance is bliss...the equation of the arabic word 'Allah' is 'God' in English. It is being used solely for the purpose of East Malaysian Christians, who have been for generations and who do not speak or understand English. So it is not an intimidating, provoking or disrespectful act!!!!!
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Nanie 01-09-10, 12:17 AM |
Don't blame ISLAM
We Muslim Malaysian mostly are not agree with the attacks. It done by a radical group that got carried away. Please do not blame ISLAM as a whole when you read the news. It supposed to have a peace solution for all. It is very important to respect each other religions and not to stir the heat of the sensitivity of each race and religious issue.
I can assure you that here in Malaysia is still in peace & the incident was some stupid ppl make it worst. Even now, i have a good relationship with non-muslim and we condenm the attacks.
I would like to inform you that in Islam , there should be no violence. If there is any violence group out there, they have inteprete the religion wrongly.
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Pinkpanther 01-09-10, 12:18 AM |
For the sake of the truth
Never point finger to others. Don’t you realize that the other four fingers are pointing back at you. Look at your own self before blaming others.
Who crossified your Lord/Jessus if it was not the Jew! Why than you cast you anger against Islam?
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Udang Undang 01-09-10, 12:28 AM |
Is Malaysia going down the drain?
Compared to few decades ago, religious intolerance is becoming rampant in Malaysia, especially during the past couple of years. Who is to be blamed for this. Without any afterthought, I can say
the root cause lies within the BN, with their short sighted implementation of race and religious based political parties. The BN leaders are a bunch of self seeking gratifiers who dont give a damn as to where their country is heading. Now they know albeit too lately, sadly of course but surely, Malaysia is heading to the drain. The BN leaders must bear the full resposiblity for all these turmoil and mayhem.
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Peter ashkin 01-09-10, 01:05 AM |
a very fearfull country
Malaysia is no longger a place where tourist can fell the warm welcome and courtessy from their people. the muslims are so violent, no way that we can feel safe in a place where the impunity of the civilian burning and destroying a public utility exist. in this case they can easily attacked the tourist and investors under the religious reaasons and goes scot free.
the foreign embassy must issued the travel warning to this country with the increase religious extremism and intolerance of the muslims community. It is only time that the extremist will strike the interest of the west and the western tourist and bussines travellers.
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Adviser 01-09-10, 01:55 AM |
Piece of advice
Why do you hate Muslims so much? Why don’t you go to a place where this is no Muslim. You can go to Hell cos there is no Muslim in the Hell.
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freethinker 01-09-10, 02:20 AM |
from lord
if,you ask me god help those who help themselves,
god is great...
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slape of God 01-09-10, 03:18 AM |
Allah for us (world)
we came(born) from Allah n return (died) too Allah,why we blame each other? actually the people need to Allah it’s our God, but this is depend how to right away pray for Allah...n last word God to our Prophet massion, relegion (Islam) already perfect... for everyone but this up to u??
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Anonymous 01-09-10, 04:44 AM |
Allah curses those who assigns partner or who worship other then Him.
THE HOLY QURAN SURAH Surah 112. Al-Ikhlas (The Unity, Sincerity, Oneness Of Allah) states:
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him.
Do you think Christian qualifies to call Allah as their God? Their concept of Trinity is totally contradicted to the Unity, Sincerity, Oneness Of Allah as describes by Al-Quran
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Nickhead 01-09-10, 05:25 AM |
Bad Apple
This is a ' Bad Apples ' hiden among the Malaysian. We must remove them or terminate them with no excuses and at any effort and cost. I am convinced, this is not done out of Religions agenda or by peole holding upright Religions Belived. They must have their own agenda, and is to destroy Malaysia.
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to Adviser 'piece of advice' 01-09-10, 09:39 AM |
narrow-minded fella
I can’t help but to laugh at your comment
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Malasyu 01-09-10, 12:49 PM |
Koran
All I can say is for those misguided people is to learn and understand the Koran not just read it. There is no paradise for people who attack places of worshipfor they are forbidden to commit such acts.
If they truly belive in the teachings of Allah whose name they are trying to protect.
By the way Malaysia is still a great place so dont ruin its good name.
Listen to what Parti Islam is saying unlike the UMNO. They knoe the Koran better than the others. Surely Allah does not need misguided mortals to protect him.
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FB 01-09-10, 07:58 PM |
Time to move forward,Malaysia!
Everyone becomes very defensive when it comes to religion and forget what is wrong & right. What is going on in Malaysia now is very wrong. Burning churches is not going to resolve the matter.On top of that. I don’t think the M’sian govt is that stupid to think that approving the word 'Allah' was NOT going to trigger some outrage. NOW, these people who are burning the churches are surely 'fanatics' and if the govt does not do something quick, things are only going to get worst.
I believe if it were the other way around, where Cristians were burning the mosques, there would definately be another May 13 in M’sia....AND all M’sians know how bad that was??~!
Time to move forward,M’sia. It is a great country, people are generally friendly and welcoming so don’t kill your tourism market.
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Malaysia citizen 01-12-10, 11:18 AM |
truth
burning churches is fucking damn stupid n idiot,only those useless assholes have nothing to do n just use that to fill their useless free time — -THE WORLD BELONGS TO OUR GOD,ALMIGHTY LORD!!! Those who resist,especially those fucking assholes who burns holy places may be able to go to the pit in future for eternity
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habelicious 01-15-10, 01:56 PM |
GOD knows..
we dont have right to judge them...let our GOD to judge it...the person is doing this maybe is out of mind..and please to all,dont blame each other...
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KL 01-22-10, 06:42 PM |
Do unto others....
All the major religions in the world have amongst its basic teachings this
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