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Just thought of highlighing the event being organised by J-Salaf for 8-9th August at Alimas Carnival, with world renowned Western, English-speaking Islamic scholar Dr Bilal Philips, who is scehduled to give a series of talks. 
I hope the opportunity will be used well in addressing critical religious issues the Maldives is facing, such as that of religious extremism and anti-religious "groups" or "movements".
I believe the arrangements will be made such that people will be able to talk to him and ask their questions and get answers from him. Thus, it is an excellent opportunity, I think, for every one who is sincere in gaining knowledge and following what is right and leaving aside what is wrong.
More information: http://www.thecall2009.com/
Monday, 27 July 2009
Bilal Philips to visit Maldives!
Posted by muiz at 13:25
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Muizzu, its sad to see that some of our countrymen not only misinterpret but advocate against events like these, calling it spread of extremist ideologies. For them, following Islam is being extreme. Praying 5 times a day, is extreme. And these people, who like to think themselves as most civilized, cant even respect others rights. Sad bunch of people they are, who know little but bark most.
I agree with the above Anon. Morality in the face of such people is reduced to only physical kindness towards others, i.e. in their moral framework everything is OK as long as you do not physically harm another living being. And as such any activity between two consulting adults is also within this moral framework, even if it means degrading our status as the Children of Adam to that of the lower forms of creation.
The mass media has, unfortunately, been extremely successful in 'distinguishing' between what is moderate and what is extreme. Their ideas have been so widely accepted that even the practicing Muslims amongst us believe that things such as Hijab are extremes of religion.
We need to be able to address and challenge these issues intellectually.
Imagine instead it was a famous Hindi soap actor, how will they react?
hey thats great Jsalaf. ill definetely got here but what is the time of this lecture.
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