Dear Rambai/Roslan,
The motivation for me to close this thread is because the post was irrelevant to the topic at hand. The topic should be discussed somewhere more appropriate, and hidden underneath the previous post is not the right place.
If Rambai was upset with me, that's his prerogative. However, in the spirit of gaining knowledge, a more constructive discussion should be initiated - with a much larger audience.
Personal comments, like Roslan's assumption of what I'm like based on my action to close the comment, in my opinion, is his right. It is my right to move or close discussions where I see fit.
Like it or not, there will be differences of opinions on how to run a country, how to run a family and how to run your life. I would suggest that those who feel that they have a credible opinion to put it to constructive use, like putting together a proposal paper, or a study, incorporating those elements that drive their own life, e.g. beliefs, expertise etc for others to debate and discuss.
p.s. to all: No, I didn't say I was going to stop writing, I just realised that I hadn't written for a couple of days and wondered why. It seemed like I didn't have anything that I could blog about. =P
p.p.s. to Roslan: Thanks for apology. The analysis was right in some ways, but not for the reason you mentioned.
p.p.p.s. to Rambai: I just re-read the comments in that post in Suara Malaysia. I have to say, your use of language is shameful and vulgar and your arguments utterly ignorant.
Those who feel the urge to give the time of day to Rambai's arguments in my blog would be doing themselves a favour by reading what he wrote.
Posted by Najah Nasseri at 2003年09月23日 16:41 | TrackBackHeads up, Najah. Pls don't stop blogging, woman. I, for one, appreciate yr blogs as it's quite informative and insightful at times ( esp makan2, hehehe ). * behind you all the way *
Posted by: omecool20 at 2003年09月23日 16:47Here Here ... it was quite interesting how people table such "topics" from something so different.
Posted by: Fische at 2003年09月23日 17:14I've followed the said thread. I've come to a conclusion... There are people like Rambai; Giving out simplistic so called solutions and thinking that their ways can create a utopian-like society.
Very sad lah... But there will always be people like this. You have to face them day in and day out. Just keep on writing, Najah! Your opinion counts! In fact, more than ever, we need strong willed muslim women like you around.
Posted by: Nizam Zakaria at 2003年09月23日 17:20I've actually stopped giving opinions where I know the person in question will not quite get what I mean, or isn't open enough to accept that there are other solutions, ideas and aspects which, if they were to give it careful thought and sit back and listen to other people rather than just themselves, does make sense.
The discussion seems to go nowhere, and I just end up feeling very frustrated.
Posted by: Idlan at 2003年09月23日 17:53It is sad see people like Roslan and Rambai labelling other Muslims munafik and less religious.
There is a preponderance for Muslim-Malays to be dogmatic and righteous. If they feel other Muslims do not follow their thoughts, these “dissenting” Muslims will be labelled as munafik. I have read other blogs, in which people like Roslan and Rambai literally brand other Muslims as munafik.
And unfortunately many Muslims fear this label. Of course….this is because punishment for being munafik is severe. That is why I believe Najah (in the previous thread ) did not try to be as clear as possible…there are many people like Roslan and Rambai who like to pounce on seemingly dissenting Muslims. Good Muslims do not like to labelled as less Islam or munafik. Roslan and Rambai is capitalising on that notion…the fear of being labelled less Islamic or munafik.
I applaud Najah’s stand on this thread. We need more people like her to counter the vocal but ignorant Roslans and Rambais who claim to righteous about Islam...but who themselves are ignorant...
Congratulations to Najah. I admire your bravery. I am sure many readers will support you.
For me I am supporting you...all the way !!!
*hugs*
although, dun bang ur head like in ur previous posting way way back ah...
besides, tomorrow is another day and hopefully a brighter and cheerier one...
Posted by: Wena at 2003年09月23日 19:16I just read your later post with the additions and gone over to read things at the 'scene of the crime'.
You're right - the language is vulgar and abhorrent, and to preach about going back to Islamic basics in one post and then use four letter words, among other obscenities, in another.. well.. I can't say I am able to take him seriously at all!
Urgh!
If an alien from outer space came over here trying to learn about Muslim conduct.. it'd be quite confused!
Posted by: Idlan at 2003年09月24日 01:29Just got this QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving."
- William Arthur Ward -
How apt.
I am glad to hear that you'll continue blogging. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and I salute you for presenting yours to the netizens.
BTW, if you don't mind, can you give me a gist of the unflattering article in Eh! magazine, about your blog? Sorry to be redundant but I don't have access to the magazine here (NY), just curious to know what it was all about.
Posted by: magixcarpet at 2003年09月24日 12:00Magixcarpet,
The author started off by saying how much she enjoyed peering into the lives of bloggers, and then went on to discuss the merits of parading one's secrets online.
Anyway, a lot has been covered on this article in the blogosphere, I think Idlan (who was one of the other blogs to be mentioned) covered it quite well, as well as linked to other bloggers who have commented on the matter.
http://www.idlanzakaria.com/archives/000866.html
http://www.idlanzakaria.com/archives/000868.html
http://www.idlanzakaria.com/archives/000869.html
Ain, who also read the article, but was not one of the unfortunate few to have been mentioned, also had something to say here: http://ainarrahmah.blogspot.com/2003_09_01_ainarrahmah_archive.html#106363510167326229
Posted by: Najah at 2003年09月24日 12:09