Confession, repentance for questioning Islamic law
Saturday, June 8, 2013
IN THE first Declaration of Repentance in Brunei, Pg Hj Abdul Rahman Pg Hj Omar appeared in front of Syariah Court Judge Hj Mohammad Bahrin Hj Alias at the Islamic Da'wah Centre yesterday.
Pg Hj Abdul Rahman declared his repentance for questioning and disputing the existence of stoning or flogging for adultery in Islam in his letter published in "Your Letters" under the Opinion section of a local English language daily newspaper.
The letter titled "Should We Resort To Stoning Or Flogging" was published on March 13 and in his blog abdulrahmanviewpoint.blogspot.com, under the topic "MORA Issues" dated March 23. The Ministry of Religious Affairs responded to his letter on March 23 by stating 'The punishment of stoning for a Muhshan exists in Islamic Law".
Pg Hj Abdul Rahman in his declaration regretted his actions and said he would not repeat his mistake.
Dr Hj Norarfan Hj Zainal, acting deputy raes of Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB), and Islamic Religious Council Acting Secretary Hj Abdul Aziz Hj Akop were present as witnesses. Also present were members of the Islamic Religious Council, Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Hj Suhaili Hj Mohiddin, Deputy State Mufti and Syariah Court of Appeal Judge Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Hj Salim Hj Besar.
Hj Abdul Aziz told The Brunei Times that the next move would be to help Pg Hj Abdul Rahman deepen his knowledge of Islam.
"Alhamdulilah (praise to Allah SWT), with taufik and hidayah (guidance) from Allah SWT, Pg Hj Abdul Rahman has been given an explanation by the religious authority in this country, with the cooperation of the Internal Security Department."
He said: "It is important to disseminate this to the public because we want Muslims in Brunei to uphold the aqidah based on Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah. Through this, we can create harmony and unity in the nation. There will not be any restlessness and disputes."
Hj Abdul Aziz said there were provisions in the law for offences relating to religion under the Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act (Chapter 77). Offenders can be charged and have legal action taken against them. However, the MUIB for now is focusing on creating awareness rather than punishment.
"At the moment, we have not raised the question of punishment. What is important is awareness and to correct any (actions) that are deviant and wrong according to the teachings of our religion," he said.
The Brunei Islamic Religious Council in its statement said it is crucial for every Muslim to maintain the purity of the Islamic faith, especially the principles of Aqidah Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah, so as not to deviate from the truth and become misguided.
"Failure to understand an issue in Islam, questioning and disputing its validity, without first referring to those learned in religion or the religious authorities, instead merely referring to print and the electronic media such as the Internet and Facebook, can cause confusion, or contradiction among the public who read or follow the issue raised," the statement said.The Brunei Times
http://www.bt.com.bn/news-asia/2013/06/0...slamic-law
Saturday, June 8, 2013
IN THE first Declaration of Repentance in Brunei, Pg Hj Abdul Rahman Pg Hj Omar appeared in front of Syariah Court Judge Hj Mohammad Bahrin Hj Alias at the Islamic Da'wah Centre yesterday.
Pg Hj Abdul Rahman declared his repentance for questioning and disputing the existence of stoning or flogging for adultery in Islam in his letter published in "Your Letters" under the Opinion section of a local English language daily newspaper.
The letter titled "Should We Resort To Stoning Or Flogging" was published on March 13 and in his blog abdulrahmanviewpoint.blogspot.com, under the topic "MORA Issues" dated March 23. The Ministry of Religious Affairs responded to his letter on March 23 by stating 'The punishment of stoning for a Muhshan exists in Islamic Law".
Pg Hj Abdul Rahman in his declaration regretted his actions and said he would not repeat his mistake.
Dr Hj Norarfan Hj Zainal, acting deputy raes of Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB), and Islamic Religious Council Acting Secretary Hj Abdul Aziz Hj Akop were present as witnesses. Also present were members of the Islamic Religious Council, Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Hj Suhaili Hj Mohiddin, Deputy State Mufti and Syariah Court of Appeal Judge Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Hj Salim Hj Besar.
Hj Abdul Aziz told The Brunei Times that the next move would be to help Pg Hj Abdul Rahman deepen his knowledge of Islam.
"Alhamdulilah (praise to Allah SWT), with taufik and hidayah (guidance) from Allah SWT, Pg Hj Abdul Rahman has been given an explanation by the religious authority in this country, with the cooperation of the Internal Security Department."
He said: "It is important to disseminate this to the public because we want Muslims in Brunei to uphold the aqidah based on Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah. Through this, we can create harmony and unity in the nation. There will not be any restlessness and disputes."
Hj Abdul Aziz said there were provisions in the law for offences relating to religion under the Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act (Chapter 77). Offenders can be charged and have legal action taken against them. However, the MUIB for now is focusing on creating awareness rather than punishment.
"At the moment, we have not raised the question of punishment. What is important is awareness and to correct any (actions) that are deviant and wrong according to the teachings of our religion," he said.
The Brunei Islamic Religious Council in its statement said it is crucial for every Muslim to maintain the purity of the Islamic faith, especially the principles of Aqidah Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah, so as not to deviate from the truth and become misguided.
"Failure to understand an issue in Islam, questioning and disputing its validity, without first referring to those learned in religion or the religious authorities, instead merely referring to print and the electronic media such as the Internet and Facebook, can cause confusion, or contradiction among the public who read or follow the issue raised," the statement said.The Brunei Times
http://www.bt.com.bn/news-asia/2013/06/0...slamic-law
