POSITION PAPER 2

“Of course religion is important. But I am a Malay first before I become a Muslim”.

Assalamualaikum w.b.t,

When Dr Siraje ask to discuss about this question, first in my mind is what a kind of question is this. Such a hard to discuss but I try to do it of course. Otherwise, I will do not get mark for this paper. hehehe.. This is my opinion.
There is a different between being Malay and being a Muslim. However, we are as Malaysian typically thinks that Muslim must be Malay. Unfortunately, some people or can I say here most of Malay just state as a Muslim but not be a true Muslim. This is because of Malay is so hold on custom. Some of custom in Malay culture are out of the right path. Meaning that, they more tend to custom rather then religion even though they said that religion is important. Sometimes we do not realize that what we say is not parallel with what we do or believe. At this moment, many Malay do not practicing what should do in religion in a way to be a Muslim. They do learn how to be a good Muslim but they do not try to implement it in the real. It so pathetic. For them, when they do solat, cover their aurah, it enough to be called as Muslim. Yes it true but how about the attitude and manners? Is it shows it as a Muslim? Nowadays, so many cases about immoral and unfortunately, Malay are monopoly the ranking. As a Malay Muslim, we should ashamed when other races question at us, is this your religion taught? For me, no matter what races you are, as a Muslim do not ever put religion in second or third position other then others. Religion must be number one no matter how. Insyaallah, Allah will bless us. In conclusion, be a Muslim first and at the same time be Malay.