Entries by M. Zuhdi Jasser

Just Another Coincidence?

Until the American and European publics have become convinced of the present danger to them, we will continue to stumble, take half measures and fail to adequately defend ourselves. Before action must come belief; before belief must come understanding; before understanding must come education and debate. In the beginning was the word. It is time to begin.

Christian’s trial reveals gulf within Islam

An Afghan Muslim appears to have escaped execution for converting to Christianity. But his case will long be a reminder of the gulf between Islam as it originated and Islam as interpreted by its extremist followers. Experts on the faith say there is nothing in the Koran, the Muslim holy book, nor the teachings of the prophet Mohammed that bans conversion, let alone that requires a convert to be executed.

Sedition Act call unjustified

MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz’s remarks calling upon non-Muslims not to interfere in Islam with a threat that the government would not hesitate to use the Sedition Act against those who insulted Islam as reported in the media are a source for some concern.