Friday, January 15, 2010

Only BARBARIANs will burn the churh!!!

By JR Tey

I was taken aback when I was given to know that our churches are being torched. I have no idea why those people wanted to do so. I don’t think this is the best way of showing our feeling. Church is considered as ‘rumah ibadat’. Even Prophet Mohammad did not attack the ‘Rumah Ibadat’ when war was taken place. Any experts can tell me from which part of Quran/ SUnnah/ Hadith which permits the attack towards churches???

This posting is meant to share my personal understanding about Islam. Though I’m not a muslim, I think there’s no prohibition for me to understand the teaching of Islam.

The so called Holy Book in Islam namely the Quran lays down the principles that help Muslims achieve salvation, become better individuals and useful members of society. Muslims believe the Quran originated with God and Muhammad was the man chosen to deliver it. The Quran is organized in 114 chapters. Compiled 14 centuries ago, its original text has been preserved without any changes. It recognizes the Jewish and Christian faiths and teaches respect for the followers of these sister religions. The Quran recognizes the truth contained in the doctrines of Judaism and Christianity, and it confirms Abraham, Moses, Jesus and others as true prophets who preceded Muhammad.

Muslims grow up reading the stories of the biblical prophets Noah, Abraham, Moses, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Jesus and others in the Quran. The Quran is not anti-Christian or anti-Jewish, and it teaches tolerance and is explicit in directing its followers to respect all other faiths. The birth of Jesus to a virgin mother is narrated in the Quran and is a part of the Islamic belief. Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran. "Oh Mary ... God has chosen you above all the women in the world" (Quran 3:42).

The Quran regulates every phase of the life of a Muslim in religious practice, culture and morals. It contains directions for the leaders as well as for the common man, for the rich and the poor, for war and peace and for spiritual as well as the temporal. It speaks of the rules relating to social life, commerce, inheritance, marriage and penal law. It lays down the principles for the tenets of Islam. Through the Quran, Islam teaches moderation, tolerance, love for fellow humans, justice, fairness, compassion, spirit of sharing and respect for all faiths. Demanding equal rights for all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, social status or religion, it teaches respect for all faiths. It harkens its followers to be useful citizens and to answer the call of conscience.

I got a chance to speak personally with an Islamic expert during a forum some months ago, he is a Professor from one of the universities in Pakistan and he told me that Muslims recite Quran during the five daily prayers. Some Muslims understand it and apply its message in their daily living. Moved by its verses, most people are enthralled to hear and recite it as the Holy Book, but fail to apply its message in their daily lives. Many who read it don't understand its meanings or follow its spirit in their daily practice. Some have relegated it to reverence and respect and are content listening to it in weddings, funerals, birthdays and ceremonies. Some principles are explained while some are interpreted in separate bodies of writings. Many interpretations are complementary to the peaceful and noble teachings of the Quran, but some are not. Subject to interpretation and difference of opinion, some teachings have been taken out of context or literally and have been exploited as a pretext to foment extremism, fanaticism, violence or discord. I believe Islam will be seen as so ‘negative’ when Islam is misused.

"The Messenger will say: Oh my Lord! Truly my people have taken this Quran for just foolish nonsense" (Quran 25:30).

I wish all of us regardless of religions and races, please respect others' religion...

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Thank you so much...

How would you define “disappointment”?

How would you define “commitment”?

How would you measure & justify “commitment”?

What is “effort”?

Am I committed? Indeed……

Am I that strong? I have no choice but to make myself strong……

I do not know what am I doing is the best for myself but I know it is always better than doing nothing……

God created humans with feelings, though there is no complaints from (u)? ? ? I do sense your disappoinment from your face.......

I mean it, sorry......

Forgive us......

This posting is meant to appreciate them whom have assisted us so much in the problem. Sayuti & Pn Adlina have been so committed in guiding us. Thanks Sayuti, especially for your book and notes. Thanks Dr. Anowar for his opinion on investment issue. Dr. Rohaida has been helping us on self-determination a lots. Dr. Salawati, your view on investment part is much appreciated. Mr. Aziz, seems to be our spiritual leader. U're the perfect one to be our motivator. Dr. Zuhdi, we really appreciate you so so so much. A big clap for u, U have accompanied us until 1am on the submission day; your guidance is so so so so so much appreciated. Last but not least, our dearest Dr. Faridah. Dr Faridah, notwithstanding u just got promoted u be with us always. We do understand the nature of your job, ur workload must be like a mountain. Nonetheless, U have come to us so many times. U were doing research for us until 1/2 o'clock late night... Eventhough you bear many responsibilities with you, you never neglect us. U have given us to assess the printing & photostating facilities. The funny part is we go to the office almost everyday... The best part is we have known all of the staffs in the admin office now. Hahaha...

THANK YOU SO SO SO SO SO MUCH..........................................................

I always believe, we have the most committed lecturers compared to others........

My best regards...

Sunday, January 10, 2010

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tey Jun Ren (J.R.)

In Malaysia, we have Universities & College Universities Act (1971), it is a piece of legislation which governs the establishment, maintenance and administration of our universities. By virtue of Section 15 & 16, it never infringes the students’ right of participating in the management. Notwithstanding the nice piece of legislation, the main concern and inclination of the universities are more to the enhancement of the study quality and facilities in the campus. The role and contribution of students to the governance of university departments is a relatively neglected area of inquiry. In Malaysia, student leaders experience a complex motivations and conceptions of the representative role and were particularly sensitive to the perceptions and expectations of academic staff. Role ambiguity was the greatest challenge reported by student representatives, and the overall effectiveness of the role was perceived to be reliant on the willingness and ability of academic managers and staff to engage in constructive dialogue with students. Indeed, the universities managers tend to perceive that their decisions are always the best for the students. By all means, none of any universities will implement or impose a system which is harmful to the students. Nonetheless, what we matter is the effectiveness of the implementation of such system. In determining whether a system works or in contrary, the crucial part is whether such imposition brings a positive impact to the students. It might sounds so “perfect” theoretically, but in practical it does not work. Therefore, it is very important to have an amicable solution and it is argued that universities need to adopt a more proactive approach to the development and support of students. Apart from that, the university should listen to the students’ voice. “Listen”, in the sense that not only a mere discussion with the students but to study thoroughly the issues of which being raised by the students.