The Sermoner

Dr Mohd Asri is described by some as Malaysia’s most critical preacher. The entire spectrum of Dr Mohd Asri is then spreading more when he was formally appointed as Perlis Mufti. Through writing, this brilliant man brings us to a region of deep thinking toward what we had practiced for a long time as a Muslim.

 Is it a genuine and authentic Islam; or Islam that has been garnished by so called ulama’? Another strong element is substantial evidence that he permeates in each idea he comes with. Many progressives Muslims especially those in professional field advocate his idea in liberating the siege mentality of many Malaysian Muslims (or Muslim Malaysians?)

I enjoyed all he presented.

Some might find it problematic when people were taught toward rooted knowledge over a certain hukum, however. Those with a weaker intellection keep labelling him tirelessly as insulting ulama’, Wahabi and any label that should not come out from groups who confess themselves as pejuang sunnah.

Moving forward, Dr Mohd Asri seems to involve in political sphere. The critique on Bid’a lessen while the opinion on political realm frequently appear.

Amidst the election-fevered phase, he comes with one-sided view. The outspoken of him gravitates to that particular party. There is no prohibition to show support to any party that we hold with albeit whoever we are. And yes, he tends to support the side which I do not come into line. I respectfully beg to differ yet still I am okay as more crucially is not what party we chose, but what reason we believed in.

Sadly, to know he is now acting similar as of many other politician, it is disappointing. 

Here I disagree with Dr Mohd Asri.

Again, I am disappointed in individual so called orang agama. Again and again. Indeed, I shall expect nothing to anyone as it just leads to disappointment which is hurting.

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. 

To my mind, more needs to be done instead of helping political party in their campaign, Dr. Please dont.