The curios case of Syria and Egypt are actually more related than you might think. As i wrote earlier, President Assad of Syria is an alawite shia while President Morsi of Egypt came from the rank of Muslim Brotherhood or Ikhwanul Muslimin. Naturally, Assad would harbour hatred towards Morsi.
As the Assad regime actively battling the insurgents in his country, there are report that suggested Morsi was ousted as the army feared that they will be ordered to breach the border to help the insurgents in their fight against the Syrian army under Assad command. Try looking up on the internet and you will find that the person responsible for this is actually a follower of shia. It is no secret that there are hundreds of sect of shia in the world with different fundamentals and approach towards their obsession with their imams, however one thing they share is their hatreds towards the ahlul sunnah wal jamaah (ASWJ). The word jamaah, for those who did not know, means group or a whole lot, meaning that the majority of Muslims belong to this particular group,while the others are divided to such groups as shia,wahabi,salafi and tareqat. Now, what this means is that, in a country where the person in power is a shia, they will do whatever they can to get rid of ASWJ, this includes but not limited to political assasination, blackmailing, mass genocide, even to the extent of using chemical weapons.
What some of us don't know is the ties between these shias with their hidden allies, Israel and the United States. Have you ever wondered, why Israel and the United States never attack Iran which they accused of housing WMDs? but launched an all out attack on Iraq which later was declared WMD free?
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Of Shia and Syria (Part 1)
A friend of mine had requested that I wrote something on the issue of Syria. All the news on violence erupting in Syria. but before we could dive any deeper,it is better for us to understand why this thing happened. But trying to understand the situation in Syria is not as easy as you might think, with over 1000 rebel factions and a regime that is backed by western power brokers make for a very complicated and often confusing case.
Firstly, to clarify, Syria population is mostly Muslim by birth with 74% Sunni while Shia only make up 13% of the whole population(some,including myself however, believed that Shia is another religion not to be associated to Islam). Mr. President himself, Bashar Al-Assad is Shia follower, from the Alawites group. This group features heavily in the administration in Syria explaining the government hatred towards the Muslim brotherhood that is made out of Sunni group.
This part of my writing will deal with the animosity between the Sunni and Shia followers.
A lot of people has been asking me, what is my view on Shia, and I have been saying this everytime, in my opinion, they ARE NOT a sect of Islam. Sunni and Shia diverged at the very core,therefore it is safe to say that Shia is a different religion.
Where Sunni put Allah above everything else, the Shia, in their obsession to the point of extremism in expressing their love to Ali bin Abi Talib gave the title of 'Imam' to Ali and his descendants. These titles are not the same as the title that were attributed to Sunni scholars but are sort of a divine title (which in reality given by the followers,never assumed by the said person, i.e. Ali bin Abi Talib and others).
Shia, according to scholars was founded by Abdullah bin Saba, a jew, a fact denied by Shia followers. the said person was a jew who, converted to Islam but not a true believer or called a munafiq. He(according to western scholar could be more than one person) is also the first to utter ghulat(extremism) and to come up with the idea of the supremacy of Ali above others to the point of being divine. Ali himself tried to execute Abdullah bin Saba but was stopped by Ibnu Abbas and instead exiled him to Madain. From that point however, Shia took off until it become what we know today. Countries such as Iran and Syria are dominated by Shia leaders therefore influencing their stance on other Islamic countries and also Israel.
Iran are the centre of all this. Due to the revolution of Iran and their defiance towards USA, they were once hailed as championing the cause of Islam until recently when their true agenda was unmasked for the whole Islamic world to see.
Fforgive me for my very brief introduction on Shia, for more information on the subject,please do some readings and researches and kindly comment so that we can discuss the topic.
The second part will deal with Syria and what is currently happening there. Assalamualaikum.
Firstly, to clarify, Syria population is mostly Muslim by birth with 74% Sunni while Shia only make up 13% of the whole population(some,including myself however, believed that Shia is another religion not to be associated to Islam). Mr. President himself, Bashar Al-Assad is Shia follower, from the Alawites group. This group features heavily in the administration in Syria explaining the government hatred towards the Muslim brotherhood that is made out of Sunni group.
This part of my writing will deal with the animosity between the Sunni and Shia followers.
A lot of people has been asking me, what is my view on Shia, and I have been saying this everytime, in my opinion, they ARE NOT a sect of Islam. Sunni and Shia diverged at the very core,therefore it is safe to say that Shia is a different religion.
Where Sunni put Allah above everything else, the Shia, in their obsession to the point of extremism in expressing their love to Ali bin Abi Talib gave the title of 'Imam' to Ali and his descendants. These titles are not the same as the title that were attributed to Sunni scholars but are sort of a divine title (which in reality given by the followers,never assumed by the said person, i.e. Ali bin Abi Talib and others).
Shia, according to scholars was founded by Abdullah bin Saba, a jew, a fact denied by Shia followers. the said person was a jew who, converted to Islam but not a true believer or called a munafiq. He(according to western scholar could be more than one person) is also the first to utter ghulat(extremism) and to come up with the idea of the supremacy of Ali above others to the point of being divine. Ali himself tried to execute Abdullah bin Saba but was stopped by Ibnu Abbas and instead exiled him to Madain. From that point however, Shia took off until it become what we know today. Countries such as Iran and Syria are dominated by Shia leaders therefore influencing their stance on other Islamic countries and also Israel.
Iran are the centre of all this. Due to the revolution of Iran and their defiance towards USA, they were once hailed as championing the cause of Islam until recently when their true agenda was unmasked for the whole Islamic world to see.
Fforgive me for my very brief introduction on Shia, for more information on the subject,please do some readings and researches and kindly comment so that we can discuss the topic.
The second part will deal with Syria and what is currently happening there. Assalamualaikum.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
movie review : World War Z
This is actually in my list for movie I must watch along with Oblivion(which I missed due to some unforeseen event) simply because it has Brad Pitt in it.
It starts with a sketchy explanation on what had hit earth. With some sceptics calling all this just a hoax and what not. But then, just as brief as the explanation given, situation turn ugly in and instance. the city was overrun with 'zombies' and the hero saved his family. blablabla. We were then told hat he was actually a former super investigator with the UN and they need his help to find the answer to all this. We jump from the ship to South Korea, to Israel where we learn that no matter how high you built the wall, they will eventually come and get you. (on the side note, if the zombies in the movie ever decide to attack us, I'm guessing the family behind me will be the cause of our death, with all the munching and shouting noney which is chinese but I'm not sure what it meant). You will understand why I said that only after you watch the movie.
However, the movie ends in a cliffhanger, yes they managed to find the solution, but they did not show how this disaster really ends. You just have to make your own conclusion with this one.
I would rate it 4 / 5
It starts with a sketchy explanation on what had hit earth. With some sceptics calling all this just a hoax and what not. But then, just as brief as the explanation given, situation turn ugly in and instance. the city was overrun with 'zombies' and the hero saved his family. blablabla. We were then told hat he was actually a former super investigator with the UN and they need his help to find the answer to all this. We jump from the ship to South Korea, to Israel where we learn that no matter how high you built the wall, they will eventually come and get you. (on the side note, if the zombies in the movie ever decide to attack us, I'm guessing the family behind me will be the cause of our death, with all the munching and shouting noney which is chinese but I'm not sure what it meant). You will understand why I said that only after you watch the movie.
However, the movie ends in a cliffhanger, yes they managed to find the solution, but they did not show how this disaster really ends. You just have to make your own conclusion with this one.
I would rate it 4 / 5
movie review : Man of Steel
To be honest, I was waiting for the JLA movie but what do we get? a reboot of the Superman franchise,not that it is an entirely bad thing. A retelling of Superman's early life. Sketchy but just enough to appeal to the uninitiated. A confusing take on shifting the storyline to and fro, but a commendable try anyway.
Let us take a look into the movie. The action only started way into the second half into the movie, where Superman battled General Zod's lieutenants. Good old fist fights to start the action and where the good guy actually had a tough time battling his enemies. But lets face it, just like Batman needs his Joker, Superman needs his arch nemesis to actually make this a fun movie to watch and General Zod never threatens to be just that. Luckily, we had a few glimpse of Lexcorp properties which might hint that Lex Luthor might just makes an appearance in the next movie unless it gets reboot again and again.
Let us take a look into the movie. The action only started way into the second half into the movie, where Superman battled General Zod's lieutenants. Good old fist fights to start the action and where the good guy actually had a tough time battling his enemies. But lets face it, just like Batman needs his Joker, Superman needs his arch nemesis to actually make this a fun movie to watch and General Zod never threatens to be just that. Luckily, we had a few glimpse of Lexcorp properties which might hint that Lex Luthor might just makes an appearance in the next movie unless it gets reboot again and again.
probably the most iconic image of the movie where Superman surrenders.
I would rate the movie 3 / 5
Sunday, June 9, 2013
movie review : PEE MAK
**SPOILER ALERT**
Though I'm not really a fan of horror movies, something caught my attention when I saw the trailer of Pee Mak. It reminds me of Nang Nak, a horror@tragic@romantic movie that I watched ages ago. So, paid for my ticket and waited for the movie to start. The first minute was really promising in a sense that it might be scary after all. After that, not so scary, I mean, not scary at all. There were a few funny moments and some surprising scene but that was about it in the horror department. But wait, there's more....
When we got to the carnival, especially at the scene where Nak was talking to Mak while on the Ferris wheel, suddenly i got the feeling that this is not even a horror story. As cold as i might be, I was actually touched. I could hear a few awwww and aaaaa from the girls while one ah pek kept on laughing for no apparent reason (his laugh was really annoying). Then the part where some girls actually cried in the cinema, the temple scene. Here, Pee Mak chose a different path than Nang Nak. In Nang Nak, the ghost of Nak left for the netherworl after some effort from the most prominent Buddhist Monk in Siam. But in Pee Mak, through their conversation, you could sense just how much Mak really loves his wife even after knowing that Nak was already dead to a point in a flashback Mak hugged and kissed the corpse of Nak. I was trying my best to hold back my tears(so much for being a tough,cold-hearted guy).
In the end,it was a good movie with humours horrors and romance.
for me, I would rate it 4/5
Though I'm not really a fan of horror movies, something caught my attention when I saw the trailer of Pee Mak. It reminds me of Nang Nak, a horror@tragic@romantic movie that I watched ages ago. So, paid for my ticket and waited for the movie to start. The first minute was really promising in a sense that it might be scary after all. After that, not so scary, I mean, not scary at all. There were a few funny moments and some surprising scene but that was about it in the horror department. But wait, there's more....
When we got to the carnival, especially at the scene where Nak was talking to Mak while on the Ferris wheel, suddenly i got the feeling that this is not even a horror story. As cold as i might be, I was actually touched. I could hear a few awwww and aaaaa from the girls while one ah pek kept on laughing for no apparent reason (his laugh was really annoying). Then the part where some girls actually cried in the cinema, the temple scene. Here, Pee Mak chose a different path than Nang Nak. In Nang Nak, the ghost of Nak left for the netherworl after some effort from the most prominent Buddhist Monk in Siam. But in Pee Mak, through their conversation, you could sense just how much Mak really loves his wife even after knowing that Nak was already dead to a point in a flashback Mak hugged and kissed the corpse of Nak. I was trying my best to hold back my tears(so much for being a tough,cold-hearted guy).
In the end,it was a good movie with humours horrors and romance.
for me, I would rate it 4/5
Monday, June 3, 2013
a traditional Sarawak Malay's wedding
Yesterday I had the chance to attend a traditonal Malay wedding in Sarikei. It was a wonderful experience since almost no one still practice it in Sibu anymore. Here are some photos...
'Nasi Temuan'. Well, in this case its 1-0 to the bride....
1-1 and its tied...
this is what separates us from other Malays in Malaysia...Bergendang, Bermukun, Bertandak..unique to sarawak..even the Ibans are known to love it...
Sunday, June 2, 2013
MAY AND JUNE 2013 (CONVOCATION AND GAWAI)
MAY 2013 CONVO
The month of May was a very important time in my life..28 of May was the day that I walked down the aisle and not get married..but for my convocation day..been a month of relaxing with dearest family and closest friend.
best bud Paulus posing in front of F1 replica
not to be outdone..mine...haha
Zheng He...the Muslim admiral..
the usually cunning Paulus had no answer to the game of Tangram
the two of us...not knowing what to do other than go to Petrosains
on our way back to Putrajaya..yes..you can call us sakai or whatever..I'm just glad we were able to find our way back...lol..
after years of hard labour and mental exhaustion...
JUNE2013 GAWAI
Gawai. Its that time of the year again. Headed back to my longhouse at Bawang Assan to celebrate with family and friends.
this kid has been playing with that fan since he can walk...
that is me,carrying a bag of 'pansuh'
my grandma Hj Isah@Aishah
long house folks visiting our ruai...
special time..'Jejak Kasih' or family reunion...many faces that i have never seen before..but treated me like I was the MP.haha..
even guys can play the instrument...Shame on you Lan...
The month of May was a very important time in my life..28 of May was the day that I walked down the aisle and not get married..but for my convocation day..been a month of relaxing with dearest family and closest friend.
after years of hard labour and mental exhaustion...JUNE2013 GAWAI
Gawai. Its that time of the year again. Headed back to my longhouse at Bawang Assan to celebrate with family and friends.
even guys can play the instrument...Shame on you Lan...
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