Conversion

I don't get the big conversion issue. Islam is a religion of peace, compassion and understanding and i'm sure that it's adherents want people to obtain that perception as well. All non-Malays have major issues with the conversion process because it seems that the civil court and the syariah court cannot agree on jurisdictional issues. What is clear is that non-Muslim have no locus standi in a Syariah court. A fallout from the recent election is how the government suddenly is focused on making the vague rulings from various court into something more defined.

I just believe that converts should tell their family that they want to convert. I mean what is the big deal. You are embracing this wonderful religion, something which will radically change your life and might possibly enrich it in so many small ways. Tell people, shout it from the rooftops, sing it when you're at the shower and for the sake of your loved ones, tell them. I hope that National Islamic council makes it compulsory but last Sunday's NST has stirred doubts in me.

People should not convert to Islam when the intent is malicious. This must surely be wrong in the eyes of Islam. A husband should not abdicate responsibility simply because he has converted. He is entering a religion which i'm sure has strong views on the family unit and would hate to see it disrupted. He should still maintain his financial responsibility to his family. I mean surely Islam doesn't say that a convert should ignore his past life and forsake all financial and familial obligations.

The powers-to-be should recognize that people are abusing this much loved religion. It needs to stop. Now. Ensure that when people convert, family is present and notices are published in major newspapers. It's a celebration right?. The more people who know, the merrier the conversion.