Canning

In 2009, we were fed by the media about the news of Kartika, a part time model who was caught while drinking alcohol. Long-story-short, she was found guilty and she had to be canned, as per order from the syariah court.

However, after months and months waiting, the canning order is still being stalled for reasons which only the rulers know. In others criminal cases, we always see that the convicted will appeal not to be sentenced but in her case, it seems like she appeals for the sentence. Kind of weird is it? As the news became one of the top in the country, a few figures tried to become her saviour (you know that she didn’t need one).

Then came in SIS, who claimed that the canning sentence was against the human right and it showed discrimination over female in Malaysia. SIS is a well known movement which consists of a group of liberal women who claim they have sufficient knowledge of Islam, which in fact they don’t. Their present in the country simply add up to confusion among some Muslims who have poor understanding of the religion. In short, the government should band this group and label them as gerakan sesat!

A few days back, I came across a news which said that the sultan of Pahang can forgive Kartika so that she doesn’t have to be canned. What the hell? Who is the sultan? A prophet? A God? How on earth can he forgive the syariah convict? Even Nabi Muhammad carried on the sentence of a repented lady, who confessed of adultery.

From my understanding, the Nabi tried to clear her from the conviction by asking her questions, and gave her some time to get herself ready to be punished (That lady was asked whether did she really do it for quite a few time and since she was pregnant, she was given the time until the birth of her child) . However, since rule is a rule, the lady was sentenced for her sins.

In another news, it has been reported that the Premier asked Kartika to appeal against the punishment. It is very sad to see this kind of situation occur among the leaders in Malaysia. Ideally, a leader should have a strong knowledge of the religion, but here, it seems like the leaders have the least knowledge. Reformations are needed. We have to go back to the period of the Nabi. We need very much clearance regarding the laws and the religion. Back in the history, Islam was the greatest power because the leaders played important roles in enforcing the laws and lifestyle of Islam.

As in Malaysia today, supposedly the rulers should back the syariah court, not offering some sort of ‘help’ for the convicted. Who are we to forgive such sin which clearly has been mentioned in the Quran? No matter whether you are, a sultan, a premier, a member of parliament, you are still bonded with the rule from Him.

As I always said, I’m not trying to play the blame card. I admit that I am not a strong Muslim but somehow I can still think properly regarding such issues. It is a total disappointment to see the big fishes in the pond to act this way. Reforms are very much needed. Bring on the caliphate system. Go to hell with western (current) system.