Critical Thoughts

I sometimes find it ironic that proponents of secularism tend to wave around the “hudud” flag and claim that since Islamic law condones the so-called “barbaric” practices such as cutting off the hands [and forgetting that this can only be implemented if exceeding a certain value], lapidation [again, forgetting that there can only be four witnesses to married adulterers caught in the act] and other such punishments deemed “unsuitable” [according to whom?] to them, it therefore follows that secularism remains the only alternative. How ignorant they truly are, these miserable folks! They should get a good book on Shariah if they wish to comment about it.

As we can see in the last decade or so, secularism has brought us nothing but misery. Gunning down of State Assemblymen, kidnapping of children, murder, cases of snatch-thieves and robbery….these are all on the rise as of late. For those who argue the rather bizarre example that since secularism in Singapore works [why stop at Singapore? Why not include the United States and Europe which has a high rate of crime as well?] and therefore this is evidence that Muslims must not only endorse but also embrace secularism, Wikipedia is now your best friend. It sure does not look to me that secularism is a successful project next door.

Very poor example, indeed.

Of course I am not saying that if the hudud were to be implemented, there will be no crimes at all. That is something of an utopian dream, given the human nature to rebel for wanton desires or nafs. But I am certain that the rate of crime will certainly come down to levels that are most certainly lower than what it currently is today. Nothing but secularism is responsible for this current state of misery we are currently in.

May Allah save Malaysia and usher in an Islamic government in the near future, insha’allah. Amin!