Malaysian Muslim Solidarity (Malay: Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia, often known by its acronym ISMA) is a Malaysianultra-conservativeIslamistnon-government organisation (NGO).[1][2][3] It was established in 1997 with the name Ikatan Siswazah Muslim Malaysia, which was later changed to present Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia in 2005.[4]
Malaysian Muslim Solidarity Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia ايکتن مسلمين مليسيا جمعية الاتحاد الإسلامي الماليزي ISMA
ISMA is involved with Islamic propagation activities particularly focused on the Malay and Muslim demographics in Malaysia to "develop and empower Islamic civilisation in Malaysia on the basis of mutual justice”[1] based on their slogan Melayu Sepakat, Islam Berdaulat (Malays Unite for Islam Sovereignty).[5] The movement is particularly known for its vocal opposition towards what it claims to be rampant "influences of liberalism, deviationism of the Shia denomination, and threats of Christianisation" in the country.[6]
The NGO now has 35 branches nationwide and 9 international branches.
ISMA is a member of Allied Coordinating Committee of Islamic NGOs (ACCIN). ISMA was one of the organisers of HIMPUN (Himpunan Sejuta Umat) public rally at Shah Alam Stadium on 22 October 2011. ISMA is also a member of Gerakan Pembela Ummah (UMMAH) of which its current President Aminuddin Yahaya is the Chairman of UMMAH.
Political involvement
ISMA has declared that they are not a political party and still a NGO while its members participated the 2013 general election (GE13).[8] The ISMA members has contested the election as candidates under on the ticket of Pan-Malaysian Islamic Front (BERJASA) party.[9][10] None of their contestants win in the election despite ISMA had claimed that the peoples has supported their motive for contesting the general election and political involvement.[11][12] In the aftermath, some of the ISMA leaders has joined BERJASA to remain active in politics up to 2018 general election (GE14).[13] Although ISMA has denied it,[14] the obvious involvement has proven speculation and accusation the NGO is indirectly taking over the party to turn it into their new political platform with a rebranded new image in facing next general election (GE15) strategy.[15][16][17]
Controversies and issues
Opposition to attempts at the Universal Periodic Review of Malaysia
The organisation was a major player in opposing the Coalition of Malaysian Non-Governmental Organizations (COMANGO) in 2008. The collective's main goal was to involve in the Universal Periodic Review of the country at that time. The organization claims that the collective in its seeking of cooperation with the United Nations to "bring forth and spread a Western-based liberal agenda"; many of its meetings were organized to speak of its opposition of the movement to the Malaysian public.[18] The organization also accused Marina Mahathir of cooperating with the collective due to her membership in the Sisters in Islam directing body,[19] which results in Marina files suit against ISMA for defamation.[20][21]
Marina has settled her libel suit against ISMA after its deputy president read out a statement expressing their regrets to her. There was no order as to costs.[22][23]
Racial bigotry slurs
In 2014, ISMA president then, Ustaz Abdullah Zaik Abd Rahman had made a racial statement that "the Chinese immigrants who were brought into Malaya by British are intruders of the country" in its ISMAWeb portal, the NGO's mouthpiece.[24][25] Political view of ISMA, just an NGO in the country has never been considered to represent the majority Malay in Malaysia as claimed by the controversial president.[26][27]
Abdullah Zaik remains adamant and recalcitrant despite numerous police reports lodged against him and calls for him to be charged.[28] In 2016, he was eventually charged under Sedition Act over his article, found guilty and sentenced with a mere RM2,000 fine or two years imprisonment.[29][30]
Challenges to proclaim Islamic State in Malaysia
On 26 December 2018, the organization launched a petition which it believes as a path to promote and reaffirm goals of making Malaysia an "Islamic state", as evidential by said petition's slogan Malaysia Negara Islam ("Malaysia is an Islamic State").[31][32][33] The campaign sparked criticism and protest from significant groups including the moderate group of eminent ex-civil servants, G25 and military veterans association, Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (PATRIOT).[34][35]
References
^ abAeria, Andrew; Tan, Seng Keat (2014). "A Long and Winding Road to Democracy: The 2013 Asian Democracy Index for Malaysia" (PDF). Asian Democracy Review. 3: 49–64.
^Shazwan Mustafa Kamal (16 May 2014). "In Isma, a portrait of political Islam driven by urban middle-class professionals |". Malay Mail. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
^Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid; Che Hamdan Che Mohd Razali (2016). Middle Eastern influences on Islamist organizations in Malaysia: the cases of ISMA, IRF and HTM. ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. ISBN978-981-4695-92-3. OCLC 1096436460.
^"Mengenali ISMA : Apakah itu ISMA?". Pemuda Berani Melayu Sepakat Isma Berdaulat (in Malay). Risalah Kami - ISMA. 20 April 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2021 – via WordPress.com.
^"Melayu Sepakat, Islam Berdaulat". Pemuda Berani Melayu Sepakat Isma Berdaulat (in Malay). Risalah Kami - ISMA. 2 May 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2021 – via WordPress.com.
^Lebih 6 juta belia hadapi krisis identiti. Utusan Malaysia. Accessed 27 March 2012.
^"Pengenalan PEMBINA - Persatuan Belia Islam Nasional". Pembina.com.my. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
^ISMA is non-partisan and Islamic. ISMAWeb. Retrieved 10 May 2014
^Manimaran, G. 17 February 2013. Isma tanding PRU13 guna tiket Berjasa. Sinar Harian. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
^Hampir capai sepenuhnya matlamat: Presiden ucap terima kasih pada semua penyokong BERJASA PRU13. ISMAWeb. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
^"ISMA (BERJASA) Kalah di semua tempat". Amirul Razali (in Malay). Wahdah Perkongsian. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2021 – via WordPress.com.
^Keputusan PRU13 bagi 7 tokoh ISMA. ISMAWeb. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
^"Pas tiada hala tuju bersama Berjasa, Isma". Malaysiad Dateline. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
^Faiz Zainudin (30 May 2019). "Isma nafi ambil alih Berjasa, kekal sebagai NGO" (in Malay). Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
^"RASMI: BERJASA lancar wajah baharu bagi menghadapi PRU tidak lama lagi". Azura Ali. Berjasa. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
^Siti Hafidah (29 March 2021). "Ustaz Zamani Ibrahim kini Presiden BERJASA: BERJASA akan bertanding PRU15 demi pertahan watan". ISMAweb. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
^"Sejarah Parti BERJASA & Pengaruh ISMA Dalam Menjadi Game Changer Menjelang PRU15". Drama PoliTikus. 28 February 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021 – via YouTube.
^ISMA adakan 20 siri ceramah ‘Bahaya Comango’ besar-besaran. ISMAWeb. Retrieved 24 November 2013
^Kenyataan media berhubung pengedaran risalah “Tuntutan Gabungan NGO Liberal Comango Cabar Kedudukan Islam”. ISMAWeb. Retrieved 10 May 2014
^Marina to ISMA: Retract Comango link or face legal action. The Malay Mail Online. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
^Kes Marina Mahathir saman Isma disebut Mei depan. Sinar Harian. Retrieved 10 May 2014
^Mageswari, M. "Marina settles suit against Isma - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^"Dalang Comango: Kes saman Marina selesai". Bernama (in Malay). Astro Awani. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^"Kedatangan pendatang Cina bersama penjajah British satu bentuk pencerobohan". ISMAWeb (in Malay). 6 May 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2019 – via Facebook ISMA Johor Bahru. {{cite web}}: External link in |via= (help)
^Haider Yutim (8 May 2014). "MCA kutuk kenyataan ISMA yang mengatakan orang Cina 'penceroboh'". Astro Awani (in Malay). Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^Aizat Sharif (10 May 2014). "Kenyataan perkauman ISMA bukan pandangan politik Melayu". Astro Awani (in Malay). Retrieved 11 October 2021.
^DAP challenges Najib to openly say he doesn’t agree with Isma 14 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine. The Malaysian Insider. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
^Yuen Meikeng. 9 May 2014. MCA: Charge Isma chief and curb racial bigotry. The Star Online. Retrieved 4 February 2019
^"Mahkamah perintah Presiden ISMA bela diri". Berita Harian (in Malay). 16 May 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
^"Lawmaker puzzled over 'light sentence' for Abdullah Zaik". Malaysiakini. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
^"Mufti Negeri Sembilan sokong kempen 'Malaysia Negara Islam'". Portal Islam dan Melayu | ISMAWeb. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^"Mufti Terengganu sokong kempen 'Malaysia Negara Islam'". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^"Mufti Perak sokong kempen 'Malaysia Negara Islam'". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^"ISMA's Campaign to declare Malaysia an Islamic State". G25. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
^"Patriot Supports G25 Against ISMA's Petition For Islamic State". www.patriotkebangsaan.org.my. PATRIOT. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
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Malaysian Muslim Solidarity Malay Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia often known by its acronym ISMA is a Malaysian ultra conservative Islamist non government organisation NGO 1 2 3 It was established in 1997 with the name Ikatan Siswazah Muslim Malaysia which was later changed to present Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia in 2005 4 Malaysian Muslim Solidarity Ikatan Muslimin Malaysiaايکتن مسلمين مليسيا جمعية الاتحاد الإسلامي الماليزي ISMAAbbreviationISMAPredecessorIkatan Siswazah Muslim Malaysia changed in 2005 Formation1997TypeNon profit Non government organisation NGO FocusIslamArea served MalaysiaPresidentAminuddin YahayaWebsitewww wbr isma wbr org wbr myFormerly calledIkatan Siswazah Muslim MalaysiaMalaysian Muslim Solidarity on FacebookISMA is involved with Islamic propagation activities particularly focused on the Malay and Muslim demographics in Malaysia to develop and empower Islamic civilisation in Malaysia on the basis of mutual justice 1 based on their slogan Melayu Sepakat Islam Berdaulat Malays Unite for Islam Sovereignty 5 The movement is particularly known for its vocal opposition towards what it claims to be rampant influences of liberalism deviationism of the Shia denomination and threats of Christianisation in the country 6 The NGO now has 35 branches nationwide and 9 international branches Persatuan Belia Islam Nasional or PEMBINA is the student society of Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia 7 Contents 1 Affiliation 2 Political involvement 3 Controversies and issues 3 1 Opposition to attempts at the Universal Periodic Review of Malaysia 3 2 Racial bigotry slurs 3 3 Challenges to proclaim Islamic State in Malaysia 4 References 5 External linksAffiliation EditISMA is a member of Allied Coordinating Committee of Islamic NGOs ACCIN ISMA was one of the organisers of HIMPUN Himpunan Sejuta Umat public rally at Shah Alam Stadium on 22 October 2011 ISMA is also a member of Gerakan Pembela Ummah UMMAH of which its current President Aminuddin Yahaya is the Chairman of UMMAH Political involvement EditISMA has declared that they are not a political party and still a NGO while its members participated the 2013 general election GE13 8 The ISMA members has contested the election as candidates under on the ticket of Pan Malaysian Islamic Front BERJASA party 9 10 None of their contestants win in the election despite ISMA had claimed that the peoples has supported their motive for contesting the general election and political involvement 11 12 In the aftermath some of the ISMA leaders has joined BERJASA to remain active in politics up to 2018 general election GE14 13 Although ISMA has denied it 14 the obvious involvement has proven speculation and accusation the NGO is indirectly taking over the party to turn it into their new political platform with a rebranded new image in facing next general election GE15 strategy 15 16 17 Controversies and issues EditOpposition to attempts at the Universal Periodic Review of Malaysia Edit The organisation was a major player in opposing the Coalition of Malaysian Non Governmental Organizations COMANGO in 2008 The collective s main goal was to involve in the Universal Periodic Review of the country at that time The organization claims that the collective in its seeking of cooperation with the United Nations to bring forth and spread a Western based liberal agenda many of its meetings were organized to speak of its opposition of the movement to the Malaysian public 18 The organization also accused Marina Mahathir of cooperating with the collective due to her membership in the Sisters in Islam directing body 19 which results in Marina files suit against ISMA for defamation 20 21 Marina has settled her libel suit against ISMA after its deputy president read out a statement expressing their regrets to her There was no order as to costs 22 23 Racial bigotry slurs Edit In 2014 ISMA president then Ustaz Abdullah Zaik Abd Rahman had made a racial statement that the Chinese immigrants who were brought into Malaya by British are intruders of the country in its ISMAWeb portal the NGO s mouthpiece 24 25 Political view of ISMA just an NGO in the country has never been considered to represent the majority Malay in Malaysia as claimed by the controversial president 26 27 Abdullah Zaik remains adamant and recalcitrant despite numerous police reports lodged against him and calls for him to be charged 28 In 2016 he was eventually charged under Sedition Act over his article found guilty and sentenced with a mere RM2 000 fine or two years imprisonment 29 30 Challenges to proclaim Islamic State in Malaysia Edit On 26 December 2018 the organization launched a petition which it believes as a path to promote and reaffirm goals of making Malaysia an Islamic state as evidential by said petition s slogan Malaysia Negara Islam Malaysia is an Islamic State 31 32 33 The campaign sparked criticism and protest from significant groups including the moderate group of eminent ex civil servants G25 and military veterans association Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan PATRIOT 34 35 References Edit a b Aeria Andrew Tan Seng Keat 2014 A Long and Winding Road to Democracy The 2013 Asian Democracy Index for Malaysia PDF Asian Democracy Review 3 49 64 Shazwan Mustafa Kamal 16 May 2014 In Isma a portrait of political Islam driven by urban middle class professionals Malay Mail Retrieved 21 August 2018 Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid Che Hamdan Che Mohd Razali 2016 Middle Eastern influences on Islamist organizations in Malaysia the cases of ISMA IRF and HTM ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute ISBN 978 981 4695 92 3 OCLC 1096436460 Mengenali ISMA Apakah itu ISMA Pemuda Berani Melayu Sepakat Isma Berdaulat in Malay Risalah Kami ISMA 20 April 2009 Retrieved 11 October 2021 via WordPress com Melayu Sepakat Islam Berdaulat Pemuda Berani Melayu Sepakat Isma Berdaulat in Malay Risalah Kami ISMA 2 May 2011 Retrieved 11 October 2021 via WordPress com Lebih 6 juta belia hadapi krisis identiti Utusan Malaysia Accessed 27 March 2012 Pengenalan PEMBINA Persatuan Belia Islam Nasional Pembina com my Retrieved 25 April 2018 ISMA is non partisan and Islamic ISMAWeb Retrieved 10 May 2014 Manimaran G 17 February 2013 Isma tanding PRU13 guna tiket Berjasa Sinar Harian Retrieved 10 May 2014 Hampir capai sepenuhnya matlamat Presiden ucap terima kasih pada semua penyokong BERJASA PRU13 ISMAWeb Retrieved 10 May 2014 ISMA BERJASA Kalah di semua tempat Amirul Razali in Malay Wahdah Perkongsian 15 May 2013 Retrieved 11 October 2021 via WordPress com Keputusan PRU13 bagi 7 tokoh ISMA ISMAWeb Retrieved 10 May 2014 Pas tiada hala tuju bersama Berjasa Isma Malaysiad Dateline 19 March 2018 Retrieved 10 October 2021 Faiz Zainudin 30 May 2019 Isma nafi ambil alih Berjasa kekal sebagai NGO in Malay Free Malaysia Today Retrieved 10 October 2021 RASMI BERJASA lancar wajah baharu bagi menghadapi PRU tidak lama lagi Azura Ali Berjasa 12 September 2020 Retrieved 12 September 2021 Siti Hafidah 29 March 2021 Ustaz Zamani Ibrahim kini Presiden BERJASA BERJASA akan bertanding PRU15 demi pertahan watan ISMAweb Retrieved 10 October 2021 Sejarah Parti BERJASA amp Pengaruh ISMA Dalam Menjadi Game Changer Menjelang PRU15 Drama PoliTikus 28 February 2021 Archived from the original on 15 December 2021 Retrieved 10 October 2021 via YouTube ISMA adakan 20 siri ceramah Bahaya Comango besar besaran ISMAWeb Retrieved 24 November 2013 Kenyataan media berhubung pengedaran risalah Tuntutan Gabungan NGO Liberal Comango Cabar Kedudukan Islam ISMAWeb Retrieved 10 May 2014 Marina to ISMA Retract Comango link or face legal action The Malay Mail Online Retrieved 24 November 2013 Kes Marina Mahathir saman Isma disebut Mei depan Sinar Harian Retrieved 10 May 2014 Mageswari M Marina settles suit against Isma Nation The Star Online www thestar com my Retrieved 4 February 2019 Dalang Comango Kes saman Marina selesai Bernama in Malay Astro Awani 17 August 2015 Retrieved 4 February 2019 Kedatangan pendatang Cina bersama penjajah British satu bentuk pencerobohan ISMAWeb in Malay 6 May 2014 Retrieved 4 February 2019 via Facebook ISMA Johor Bahru a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a External link in code class cs1 code via code help Haider Yutim 8 May 2014 MCA kutuk kenyataan ISMA yang mengatakan orang Cina penceroboh Astro Awani in Malay Retrieved 4 February 2019 Aizat Sharif 10 May 2014 Kenyataan perkauman ISMA bukan pandangan politik Melayu Astro Awani in Malay Retrieved 11 October 2021 DAP challenges Najib to openly say he doesn t agree with Isma Archived 14 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine The Malaysian Insider Retrieved 14 May 2014 Yuen Meikeng 9 May 2014 MCA Charge Isma chief and curb racial bigotry The Star Online Retrieved 4 February 2019 Mahkamah perintah Presiden ISMA bela diri Berita Harian in Malay 16 May 2016 Retrieved 11 October 2021 Lawmaker puzzled over light sentence for Abdullah Zaik Malaysiakini 30 August 2016 Retrieved 11 October 2021 Mufti Negeri Sembilan sokong kempen Malaysia Negara Islam Portal Islam dan Melayu ISMAWeb 17 January 2019 Retrieved 4 February 2019 Mufti Terengganu sokong kempen Malaysia Negara Islam www facebook com Retrieved 4 February 2019 Mufti Perak sokong kempen Malaysia Negara Islam www facebook com Retrieved 4 February 2019 ISMA s Campaign to declare Malaysia an Islamic State G25 Retrieved 4 February 2019 Patriot Supports G25 Against ISMA s Petition For Islamic State www patriotkebangsaan org my PATRIOT Retrieved 4 February 2019 External links EditOfficial website Malaysian Muslim Solidarity on FacebookPortals Malaysia Politics Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Malaysian Muslim Solidarity amp oldid 1105202483, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
