“O you who have believed, do not ask about things which, if they are shown to you, will distress you….A people asked such before you; then they became thereby disbelievers.” (Qur’an 5:101-102)
Such a passage hardly ... read full comment
“O you who have believed, do not ask about things which, if they are shown to you, will distress you….A people asked such before you; then they became thereby disbelievers.” (Qur’an 5:101-102)
Such a passage hardly inculcates a spirit of free inquiry and intellectual curiosity. And this is the wave of the future: since the Western government and media elites are now dedicated to avoiding offending Muslims at all costs, and even asking theological questions can offend Muslims, we all just must accept the dictates of our new overlords without question. Wan Sulaiman Wan Ismail should have known better.
“For seeking answers on Islam, Muslim gets charged with blasphemy,” by Zurairi Ar, Malay Mail Online, May 29, 2015:
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah,” is the first part of the shahadah, a declaration of faith for Muslims, which has its origins in a verse in the Quran.
“I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God,” is the second part, but unlike the first, it does not appear in any of the holy scriptures.
So, where did it come from?
This was the question on the mind of Wan Sulaiman Wan Ismail, 53, when he sought clarification in 2013 from religious teachers on the origin of a practice considered as one of the key pillars of Islam.
The former businessman from Perak said he raised that question to several religious teachers, including scholars in the Ipoh mufti office, the Perak religious authorities and even state mosque imams. Many of these clerics, he said, were familiar with him as he met with them regularly for the past 15 years.
None, however, were able to answer him, so Wan Sulaiman stopped asking a year later.
But for seeking answers, Wan Sulaiman earned the attention of the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIP). He was summoned several times in 2014 by the authority, whose officers he claimed tried to dissuade him from posing his questions and to convince him to abandon several Quranic practices he has adopted.
The matter came to a head on January 21 this year when state religious enforcers raided his home in Ipoh and confiscated his handwritten personal notes, in addition to screening his personal computer and mobile phone.
On the same day, Wan Sulaiman was charged in the Ipoh Shariah High Court under Section 15 of the Perak Shariah Criminal Enactment 1992, with “mocking, ridiculing or insulting Quranic or hadith texts”.
According to a copy of his charge sheet sighted by Malay Mail Online, the Perak religious enforcers claimed that Wan Sulaiman possessed notes, some of which were hung on his wall, that allegedly “ridicule” the hadith — the collections of Prophet Muhammad’s sayings and deeds.
Wan Sulaiman, however, insisted that the notes were meant only for his personal use.
The prosecution also accused him of disputing authentic hadith for failing to interpret the Quran, and of rejecting the shahadah as taught by Muhammad by allegedly only accepting the first part.
He was also accused of translating the terms “fajar prayers” and “wusto prayers” by “using his own intellect without referring to the Prophet’s hadith”.
His case was set to be heard on May 21, but it was postponed to July 2. If guilty, Wan Sulaiman can be fined not more than RM5,000, jailed not more than three years, or both….
JAMES TECH 10 years ago
IDIOT FOOOL
IDIOT FOOOL
insight to the bone 10 years ago
Any govt or system that refuses to acknowledge or respect the fact that Ghana belongs to the Akans is by the hand of God doomed to fail. This is evident from the bond of !
1844 and agreements of 1871 are they are the basis a ... read full comment
Any govt or system that refuses to acknowledge or respect the fact that Ghana belongs to the Akans is by the hand of God doomed to fail. This is evident from the bond of !
1844 and agreements of 1871 are they are the basis and our Magna carta. NDC has a foreign oppression govt in which the stakeholders or true intelligentsia of the Akans do not participate or are excluded but rather insulted , humiliated and wantonly abused. Like all oppressive govts when they see their days are number switch from their pro islamic affinities and all of a sudden remember the America are allies of brothers like we witnessed with Qaddafi, Saddam Hussein and the eastern European criminal regimes of Ceausescu in Romania. Today we have a govt in which the cardinal inner cabinet ministers such as interior , defense , finance are all non Akans . This ndc promotes the exultation of minorities and preys on the divide and rule tactics that lead only to the death of our economy. Its very interesting the posture of this ndc mafia, they know they have lost but still clutch to straws of false hope. The world confirms this bloated register , unheard of wanton looting , corruption and hegemony/tribalism of pepeni/ayigbe but they instead of resigning collectively choose to annoy us with more propaganda lies. They waste their money buying millions of bullets and arms but fail to realse even with 500 atomic bombs they will lose as war is about the awareness of the people and state of mind of the defending majority. We salute the chiefs , politicians , bishops who are not afraid to stand up for justice and respect to the market women who reject gifts of treachery. We have won , and the stakeholders of our friendly nations know the truth so we will not waste our time with fake diplomats or those who dont known what time it is. We show thanks to the British and Germans for confirming the bloated register and other atrocities of corruption we witness .
Seer 10 years ago
You are NDC so stop with the long list of your divisiveness
You are NDC so stop with the long list of your divisiveness
Kugblenu Koku 10 years ago
It is an extreme insult for Mahama to think that the people of Volta region just need appointment of Prosper Bani and we will vote for him and NDC. Our eyes are now open and we refuse to be the world bank of NDC. Amenfi bye-e ... read full comment
It is an extreme insult for Mahama to think that the people of Volta region just need appointment of Prosper Bani and we will vote for him and NDC. Our eyes are now open and we refuse to be the world bank of NDC. Amenfi bye-election has open our eyes that we should not be taken for granted. We want to be the region that forms government based on national development and not a sure banker for NDC. Though we do not like the NPP much, our people were happy and enjoyed the interventions introduced by the party. Life was better under NPP than the current NDC administration. NDC is fooling us and treat us as idiots who will vote for them no matter what. Ghana has moved on and we are also moving on. We the Voltarians want to be like the Western, Central, Northern, and Brong Ahafo regions which always decide which party will form government. Re-appointing Prosper Bani will not improve the lot of the people in Volta region. Please stop insulting our intelligence. WE CANT CONTINUE TO SELL OUR INTELLIGENCE TO SLAVERY OF NDC PARTY.
OPO 10 years ago
BE READY FOR YOUR PUNISHMENT: OUR GOD IS A SELFISH GOD; NO ONE JUDGES BUT HE AND HE ALONE:
BE READY FOR YOUR PUNISHMENT: OUR GOD IS A SELFISH GOD; NO ONE JUDGES BUT HE AND HE ALONE:
kululu 10 years ago
Only the prophet has to think and the rest follow what is said or written.This inability to ask question to free the mind is what breed in-fighting and unnecessary anger and hatred by Moslem against anybody else.
Only the prophet has to think and the rest follow what is said or written.This inability to ask question to free the mind is what breed in-fighting and unnecessary anger and hatred by Moslem against anybody else.
DOWBIAH 10 years ago
OH THIS IS A SMALL FINE FOR AN OFFENDER OF THE HOLY KORAN.GO TO SAUDI ARABIA OR KUWAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR OFFENCE.HE IS LUCKY FOR NOT LOSING HIS HEAD,NOSE OR BURN IN A CAGE LIKE WHAT HAPPENED TO JORDA ... read full comment
OH THIS IS A SMALL FINE FOR AN OFFENDER OF THE HOLY KORAN.GO TO SAUDI ARABIA OR KUWAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR OFFENCE.HE IS LUCKY FOR NOT LOSING HIS HEAD,NOSE OR BURN IN A CAGE LIKE WHAT HAPPENED TO JORDAN PILOT.WAN SHOULD SHUT UP BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES.DON'T JOKE WITH HARD-CORE MUSLIM!.
BB 10 years ago
MAHAMA FOR 2016!!!!
MAHAMA FOR 2016!!!!
JAMES TECH 10 years ago
NO MORE NPP
NO MORE NPP
TT 10 years ago
Have you realized that most of Mahama's appointees are all from the North. Just look critically at the list. this is what breeds trouble
Have you realized that most of Mahama's appointees are all from the North. Just look critically at the list. this is what breeds trouble
Ama Kyeiwah 10 years ago
Akan people don't just sit there and cry woke up we must get our own country governed by our own children now.We do not need the Northerners to control our destiny enough is enough. Mahama and his Northners agenda is holdind ... read full comment
Akan people don't just sit there and cry woke up we must get our own country governed by our own children now.We do not need the Northerners to control our destiny enough is enough. Mahama and his Northners agenda is holdind us down you see. Do we really need the Fulani's and their cattle on our lands? of course no, we need to start fighting back now.
OPO 10 years ago
WELL DONE ; THIS MAN WILL DEAL WITH ANY STUPID GROUP THAT WILL TRY ANYTHING NONSENSE
WELL DONE ; THIS MAN WILL DEAL WITH ANY STUPID GROUP THAT WILL TRY ANYTHING NONSENSE
Kofi Kofi Go. 10 years ago
Look at his body now, I wish his weight taken now and compare in two months time.
Look at his body now, I wish his weight taken now and compare in two months time.
CHABOB P 10 years ago
work to justify your inclusion GOD BE WIF U
work to justify your inclusion GOD BE WIF U
Henry, the Gambia 10 years ago
Kenneth congrats on the assumption of your new position. But do me this Favour be objective in rendering service to mother Ghana. Don't be a pleaser of man.
Carruthers, we were tougher at Police Depot
Kenneth congrats on the assumption of your new position. But do me this Favour be objective in rendering service to mother Ghana. Don't be a pleaser of man.
Carruthers, we were tougher at Police Depot
Mr. Objective 10 years ago
Comrade Ken congrats. I trust that by the grace of God you will make a positive mark for the progress of Ghana. May the Lord be with you.
Forward Ever!
Backward Never!!
There is victory for us!!!
Comrade Ken congrats. I trust that by the grace of God you will make a positive mark for the progress of Ghana. May the Lord be with you.
Forward Ever!
Backward Never!!
There is victory for us!!!
nana 10 years ago
Debra watch out oooh hmmmm,
Debra watch out oooh hmmmm,
Prof. Ndebugri, UK 10 years ago
Imagine if Obama had appointed so many African-Americans in his cabinet and the backlash. Mahama is overdoing it! Ghana is for all Ghanaians my brother!
Imagine if Obama had appointed so many African-Americans in his cabinet and the backlash. Mahama is overdoing it! Ghana is for all Ghanaians my brother!
WONDER 10 years ago
May our good LORD GOD give you wisdom to manage our very humble president as well as your newly appointed chief of staff in the person of Kenneth Wujanji.We thank God for your life.
May our good LORD GOD give you wisdom to manage our very humble president as well as your newly appointed chief of staff in the person of Kenneth Wujanji.We thank God for your life.
KOFI T. 10 years ago
These NDC idiots should know how to dress small.
These NDC idiots should know how to dress small.
amoah w. 10 years ago
why do we africans shake others hands, by holding our arm ?
kind of stupid old primitive act
why do we africans shake others hands, by holding our arm ?
kind of stupid old primitive act
Omanba Kwame 10 years ago
Let's see how fat Ken is going to be like fat-ass Mahama!
Is there any good thing coming to change or another chop chop got on board.
Ken's way of shaking his boss's hand indicates absolute loyalty;meaning "shut up and chop ... read full comment
Let's see how fat Ken is going to be like fat-ass Mahama!
Is there any good thing coming to change or another chop chop got on board.
Ken's way of shaking his boss's hand indicates absolute loyalty;meaning "shut up and chop"attitude.
Lord,have mercy!!!
Straight Shooter 10 years ago
Now the fattening course has started.
'Aponkye' meat with Tuon Zaafi
Now the fattening course has started.
'Aponkye' meat with Tuon Zaafi
2016 on 10 years ago
you are hopeless
you are hopeless
totokwa 10 years ago
THIS MAHAMA GUY IS REALLY TRIBALISTIC. HE ONLY APPOINTS PEOPLE FRO THE NORTH.
THIS MAHAMA GUY IS REALLY TRIBALISTIC. HE ONLY APPOINTS PEOPLE FRO THE NORTH.
PEPENIIIII NO3 10 years ago
LA3 BOYS IN GOVERNMENT, EXPERT HARDSHIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
LA3 BOYS IN GOVERNMENT, EXPERT HARDSHIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Chicago G 10 years ago
OTANI ABOA
OTANI ABOA
Close Observer 10 years ago
The useless NDC PARTY might have lifted the suspension on this stupid legislator, Amasa Namoale also known as BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!, hence is return to this forum with his foolish comments. The people of La dadekotopon erred by se ... read full comment
The useless NDC PARTY might have lifted the suspension on this stupid legislator, Amasa Namoale also known as BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!, hence is return to this forum with his foolish comments. The people of La dadekotopon erred by sending such a miscreant to parliament to represent them. He is a propagator of TRIBAL DISCRIMINATION and thinks politics is about insults. BBC NEWS!!!!!! AMASA NAMOALE insults everyone including executives of his own useless NDC PARTY. He calls them FRAUDSTERS AND PICKPOCKETS. Why should anyone vote for thieves then? Amasa Namoale
slimmart1 10 years ago
Eiiii.... jobs for the boys. Hmmm... we shall remember in November.
Eiiii.... jobs for the boys. Hmmm... we shall remember in November.
koo 10 years ago
Bro the door is come chop some money,Ghana has no owner.
Bro the door is come chop some money,Ghana has no owner.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago
Ethnocentrism will kill Ghana before long.
Ethnocentrism will kill Ghana before long.
John BOsco 10 years ago
Uncle Ken will deliver... Good luck Ken
Uncle Ken will deliver... Good luck Ken
YAAK 10 years ago
MY BRODA, I WISH THE BEST IN YOUR NEW ROLE. I HAVE WORKED WITH YOU ONLY RECENTLY AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF. GOD SHOW YIOU THE PATH TO THRESD
MY BRODA, I WISH THE BEST IN YOUR NEW ROLE. I HAVE WORKED WITH YOU ONLY RECENTLY AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF. GOD SHOW YIOU THE PATH TO THRESD
Mobert Rogabe 10 years ago
...if its not Woyongo, its Wujangi... if its not Ahi-Al-Dick, its Bolgomilo... if its not Ndebugri, its Tanna Hetteh... all thses names and beings, are they really Ghanaians?
...if its not Woyongo, its Wujangi... if its not Ahi-Al-Dick, its Bolgomilo... if its not Ndebugri, its Tanna Hetteh... all thses names and beings, are they really Ghanaians?
“O you who have believed, do not ask about things which, if they are shown to you, will distress you….A people asked such before you; then they became thereby disbelievers.” (Qur’an 5:101-102)
Such a passage hardly ...
read full comment
IDIOT FOOOL
Any govt or system that refuses to acknowledge or respect the fact that Ghana belongs to the Akans is by the hand of God doomed to fail. This is evident from the bond of !
1844 and agreements of 1871 are they are the basis a ...
read full comment
You are NDC so stop with the long list of your divisiveness
It is an extreme insult for Mahama to think that the people of Volta region just need appointment of Prosper Bani and we will vote for him and NDC. Our eyes are now open and we refuse to be the world bank of NDC. Amenfi bye-e ...
read full comment
BE READY FOR YOUR PUNISHMENT: OUR GOD IS A SELFISH GOD; NO ONE JUDGES BUT HE AND HE ALONE:
Only the prophet has to think and the rest follow what is said or written.This inability to ask question to free the mind is what breed in-fighting and unnecessary anger and hatred by Moslem against anybody else.
OH THIS IS A SMALL FINE FOR AN OFFENDER OF THE HOLY KORAN.GO TO SAUDI ARABIA OR KUWAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR OFFENCE.HE IS LUCKY FOR NOT LOSING HIS HEAD,NOSE OR BURN IN A CAGE LIKE WHAT HAPPENED TO JORDA ...
read full comment
MAHAMA FOR 2016!!!!
NO MORE NPP
Have you realized that most of Mahama's appointees are all from the North. Just look critically at the list. this is what breeds trouble
Akan people don't just sit there and cry woke up we must get our own country governed by our own children now.We do not need the Northerners to control our destiny enough is enough. Mahama and his Northners agenda is holdind ...
read full comment
WELL DONE ; THIS MAN WILL DEAL WITH ANY STUPID GROUP THAT WILL TRY ANYTHING NONSENSE
Look at his body now, I wish his weight taken now and compare in two months time.
work to justify your inclusion GOD BE WIF U
Kenneth congrats on the assumption of your new position. But do me this Favour be objective in rendering service to mother Ghana. Don't be a pleaser of man.
Carruthers, we were tougher at Police Depot
Comrade Ken congrats. I trust that by the grace of God you will make a positive mark for the progress of Ghana. May the Lord be with you.
Forward Ever!
Backward Never!!
There is victory for us!!!
Debra watch out oooh hmmmm,
Imagine if Obama had appointed so many African-Americans in his cabinet and the backlash. Mahama is overdoing it! Ghana is for all Ghanaians my brother!
May our good LORD GOD give you wisdom to manage our very humble president as well as your newly appointed chief of staff in the person of Kenneth Wujanji.We thank God for your life.
These NDC idiots should know how to dress small.
why do we africans shake others hands, by holding our arm ?
kind of stupid old primitive act
Let's see how fat Ken is going to be like fat-ass Mahama!
Is there any good thing coming to change or another chop chop got on board.
Ken's way of shaking his boss's hand indicates absolute loyalty;meaning "shut up and chop ...
read full comment
Now the fattening course has started.
'Aponkye' meat with Tuon Zaafi
you are hopeless
THIS MAHAMA GUY IS REALLY TRIBALISTIC. HE ONLY APPOINTS PEOPLE FRO THE NORTH.
LA3 BOYS IN GOVERNMENT, EXPERT HARDSHIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
OTANI ABOA
The useless NDC PARTY might have lifted the suspension on this stupid legislator, Amasa Namoale also known as BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!, hence is return to this forum with his foolish comments. The people of La dadekotopon erred by se ...
read full comment
Eiiii.... jobs for the boys. Hmmm... we shall remember in November.
Bro the door is come chop some money,Ghana has no owner.
Ethnocentrism will kill Ghana before long.
Uncle Ken will deliver... Good luck Ken
MY BRODA, I WISH THE BEST IN YOUR NEW ROLE. I HAVE WORKED WITH YOU ONLY RECENTLY AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF. GOD SHOW YIOU THE PATH TO THRESD
...if its not Woyongo, its Wujangi... if its not Ahi-Al-Dick, its Bolgomilo... if its not Ndebugri, its Tanna Hetteh... all thses names and beings, are they really Ghanaians?
government of the northerners.