SIS - Sedikit Latarbelakang

Sisters in Islam (SIS) is an organization of Muslim women in Malaysia which seeks to articulate women's rights in Islam by emphasising the need to interpret the Qur'an and the hadith in their proper historical and cultural contexts.

It also advocates for the right of women to hold public office. One of the more prominent leaders of SIS is Zainah Anwar who was the head for two decades. In 1987, a clutch of women lawyers, activists, academics and journalists including Zainah Anwar jointly founded a fledgling movement to look into the problems Muslim women had with the Syariah courts. In 1990, the movement formally became known as SIS. Its focus was to challenge laws and policy made in the name of Islam that discriminate against women. Eventually, SIS areas of work expanded to emcompass larger issues of democracy, human rights and constitutionalism.

Zainah was involved with Sisters in Islam for two decades as its leader. She was responsible for building the NGO from a small organisation to a global one and is invited to give talks all over the world. In 1987, a clutch of women lawyers and a journalist friend including Zainah jointly founded a fledgling movement to look into the problems Muslim women had with the courts. In 1990, the movement formally became known as SIS. Its focus was to challenge laws and policy made in the name of Islam that discriminate against women. Eventually, SIS areas of work expanded to emcompass larger issues of democracy, human rights and constitutionalism.
Said Zainah in an interview with The Star:

“ It’s as if in Islam, women don’t have any rights at all. One woman asked, if the house were on fire, would she then have to seek her husband’s permission to flee! Women cannot even use their common sense to save their (own) lives. This cannot be Islam. God is just. Islam is just.

Sumber: http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Sisters_in_ Islam

SIS Tolak Fatwa - YOGA

Sisters In Islam (SIS) menolak keputusan Majlis Fatwa Kebangsaan mengharamkan amalan senaman yoga kerana tiada sebarang bukti dikemukakan bagi mewajarkan yoga diharamkan.
Pengurus Program SIS, Norhayati Kaprawi berkata, sehingga kini negara tidak pernah menerima apa-apa aduan atau bukti yang mengatakan ada individu beragama Islam bertukar kepada agama Hindu selepas mengamalkan senaman yoga. ''Jadi, mengapa perlu ia diharamkan? Mengapa terburu-buru untuk meletakkan undang-undang terhadap aktiviti senaman itu sedangkan ia tidak mengancam kedudukan agama Islam setakat ini?" soalnya ketika dihubungi Utusan Malaysia.

Beliau mengulas tindakan Majlis Fatwa Kebangsaan semalam, yang mengharamkan umat Islam mengamalkan yoga secara sistematik kerana dibimbangi akan menghakis akidah jika pengamalnya meneruskan amalan itu ke peringkat lebih tinggi. Menurut Norhayati, pihaknya mempunyai alasan kukuh mengapa pengharaman itu tidak patut dilakukan memandangkan amalan yoga tidak lebih daripada sekadar satu senaman untuk kesihatan.''SIS tidak nampak ia boleh memesongkan akidah seseorang pengamalnya sama ada yang beragama Islam atau bukan Islam. ''Ini kerana yoga tidak lebih dari sekadar senaman untuk kesihatan jasmani, sama juga seperti senaman Tai Chi dan Qigong, '' katanya.

I have received the following warning. Not so sure the truth about subject but better be prepared than feel sorry later.


Ladies especially, be aware …. And also be alert!

We've read about too many nasty stuff happening nowadays to young girls … Share with your sisters, daughters,nieces, mothers, and female friends.

This Incident has been confirmed. A man came over and offered his services as a painter to a female putting gas in her car and left his card. She said no but accepted his card out of courtesy and got in the car. The man then got into a car driven by another gentleman.

As the lady left the service station, she saw the men following her out of the station at the same time. Almost immediately, she started to feel dizzy and could not catch her breath. She tried to open the window and realized an odor was on her hand; the same hand which accepted the card from the gentleman at the gas station. She then noticed the men were immediately behind her and she felt she needed to do something at that moment. She drove into the first driveway and began to honk her horn repeatedly to ask for help. The men drove away but the lady still felt pretty bad for several minutes. She finally caught her breath after that.

Apparently, there was a substance on the card that could have seriously injured her. This drug is called 'BURUNDANGA' and it is used by people who wish to incapacitate a victim in order to steal from or take advantage of them. This drug is four times more dangerous than the date rape drug and is transferable on simple cards.

So take heed and make sure you don't accept cards at any given time alone or from someone on the streets. This applies to those making house calls and slipping you a card.

Rahsia Kebaikkan Mandi Songsang

"Mandi songsang adalah satu kaedah terapi yang amat hebat dan menghasilkan kesan yang menakjubkan kepada pengamalnya. Apakah itu mandi songsang?Lazimnya pada masa sekarang ramai orang akan mandi dengan menjiruskan air bermula pada bahagian kepala. Situasi ini sebenarnya akan memberikan impak yang buruk kepada otak seterusnya akan memberikan kesan yang buruk pada kesihatan diri. Sistem saraf pendarahan otak akan mengecut kerana siraman air tersebut. Ini akan membuatkan sistem otak akan terjejas. Cara mandi biasa akan menyebabkan sistem pertahanan badan akan menjadi lemah. Seluruh sistem hormon dan kimiawi badan adalah diatur dan disettingkan di dalam kepala, maka cara mandi biasa lebih banyak akan memberikan impakm yang buruk kepada sistem pertahanan bandan.

Jadi , apa itu mandi songsang? Mandi songsang adalah amalan membasahkan tubuh badan bermula dari kaki dan beransur-ansur membasahi bahagian atas badan kemudian diakhir dengan kepala. (kecuali mandi hadas besar di mulakan dari siraman di kepala.)

KEBAIKAN DAN KELEBIHAN (INSYAALLAH)

-Menjadikan pengamalnya AWET MUDA DAN FRESH.
-Mengembangkan salur darah otak- menjadikan sistem darah di bahagian otak jadi bertambah baik untuk berfungsi.
-Menjadikan sistem pertahanan badan akan bertambah baik fungsinya seterusnya menjana sistem hormon badan dengan lebih hebat untuk tahap kesihatan yang maksimum.
-Mengurangkan tekanan (Stress ) yang telah dihasilkan oleh otak.
-Melancarkan perjalanan darah. -
-Menjadikan pengamal semakin pintar.
-Meninggikan daya ingatan.
-Mengelakkan atau Mengurangkan sakit kepala
-Menjadikan state mood yang tenang dan ceria
-Menjadikan jiwa sentiasa bersemangat
-Memiliki daya ketahanan mental
-Menambahkan semangat berani
-Menguatkan gusi dan gigi
Dan banyak lagi yang akan diketahui apabila mula diamalkan

Peringatan kepada sesiapa yang fanatik politik

Pada pengkagum Anwar, satu hari Anwar akan mati.

Pada pengkagum Mahathir, satu hari Mahathir akan mati.

Pada pengkagum Tok Guru Nik Aziz, satu hari tok guru akan mati.

Pada pengkagum Tok Guru Haji Hadi, satu hari tok guru akan mati.

Pada pengkagum Husam Musa, satu hari Husam Musa akan mati.

TETAPI, Pada pengkagum tuhan rabbul jalil, ALLAH TIDAK MATI

Subject: Mesrakah masjid dengan kanak-kanak ?

Baru-baru ini, ketika memenuhi jemputan sebuah syarikat multinasional menyampaikan tazkirah Ramadan, saya diajukan dengan soalan yang cukup biasa kedengaran. Namun, minda saya tersentak dengan bunga dan buah yang diberi. Bayangkan, suatu insiden di sebuah masjid, seorang anak kecil dalam lingkungan usia tujuh tahun setia berdiri di sisi ayahnya. Saat takbir mahu diangkat bagi memisahkan dunia dan akhirat (takbiratulihram) , ketika itulah seorang lelaki berperawakan alim menegur. Si ayah dengan sopan menyatakan, dia mahukan anak itu berdiri di sisinya, kerana dengan cara itu hatinya lebih tenteram.

Bayangkanlah, jika si anak solat berjauhan beberapa saf di belakang, hatinya gusar tentang keselamatan anaknya. Rasa bimbang yang boleh membunuh khusyuknya dalam sembahyang. Dalam suasana yang sepatutnya tenang menuju solat itulah, tiba-tiba lelaki yang berperawakan hebat itu menyerang. Dengan tegas dia menyatakan, saf kanak-kanak adalah di belakang. Dengan tegas juga dia menarik tangan si kecil ke belakang, sedang si ayah terkebil-kebil menyaksikan adegan. Menurut pemuda yang bertanya kepada saya, dia amat terkejut dengan insiden berkenaan. Masjid yang sepatutnya menyaksikan ukhuwah bertautan, hampir terlerai dengan sebuah pertikaian.

Saya akur, majoriti masjid dan surau di negara ini kebanyakannya meletakkan tiga kategori saf. Saf paling hadapan adalah untuk golongan lelaki dewasa, saf pertengahan dikhaskan kepada anak-anak kecil (dalam jarak usia 5 tahun hingga 10 tahun) dan saf paling belakang adalah untuk wanita. Ada juga sesetengah masjid dan surau yang meletakkan saf wanita di sudut sebelah kiri atau di bahagian atas masjid mereka. Saya pelik dengan ketetapan ini.

Ada sesetengah masjid besar 'kian mengarut' dalam tindakannya. Mereka meletakkan papan tanda 'Kanak-kanak di bawah usia enam atau lima tahun dilarang memasuki dewan masjid'. Nampaknya, bukan wanita yang uzur kerana didatangi haid dan nifas sahaja ditegah mengunjungi rumah Allah, bahkan kaum ibu yang suci bersih daripada hadas besar juga dilarang sama. Bagi saya inilah konotasi arahan itu. Bagaimana seorang ibu muda yang mempunyai anak-anak kecil mampu mengunjungi masjid dan surau, jika anak-anak mereka dilarang memasukinya.

Saya menyusuri hadis-hadis nabi. Saya cuba mencari atau hakikatnya tercari-cari, apakah sandaran mereka yakni para jawatankuasa masjid melakukan sedemikian. Malangnya, pencarian saya hampir gagal menemui jawapan. Tiada satu nas yang sahih dan jelas, melarang anak-anak kecil untuk solat bersama kaum lelaki di dalam satu saf yang sama. Tidak ada istilah putus saf atau hilang pahala jemaah kerana mereka berdiri di sebelah kita. Yang ada, saya terjumpa dengan beberapa hadis yang menyatakan sebaliknya. Iaitu, Nabi Muhammad s.a.w meraikan anak-anak kecil di rumah Allah. Mereka adalah tetamu cilik yang sepatutnya diraikan, agar jiwa membugar dengan kesucian masjid, akhlak mereka membunga dengan keindahan masjid. Dari Anas r.a telah berkata: "Aku pernah bersolat di rumah kami bersama seorang kanak-kanak yatim di belakang Nabi s.a.w dan ibuku Ummu Sulaim di belakang kami." (Riwayat Bukhari).

Di samping itu, saya tertarik untuk menyatakan bahawa, apakah logiknya kita mengatakan saf terputus atau hilang pahala jamaah kerana kita diselangi oleh seorang kanak-kanak yang belum berkhatan. Mereka berhujah kononnya, di bawah kulup si anak kecil itu ada najis yang boleh membatalkan atau paling tidak merosakkan pahala saf dan jemaah mereka. Apakah kita boleh mengatakan lelaki dewasa yang sudah tidak berkulup itu juga suci, jika pada badannya ada nanah yang dipekap atau dibebat dengan kain kemudian dia bersolat di sebelah kita.Sebenarnya, kebanyakan umat Islam hari ini banyak meletakkan 'taklid' sebagai neraca di dalam panduan dalam beribadat. Sedari kecil, apabila belajar bab fikah, kita diajar terus kepada aspek hukum. Bagi saya, budaya taklid ini amat berbahaya. Ia ibarat tumor yang membiak dan akan menguasai akal fikir umat Islam yang waras.

Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin

Going Bananas ....................

Bananas... This is very interesting.
After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again - Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for astrenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low insalt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at aTwickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunchion a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure atwork leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that,to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of ahigh-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in 'The New England Journal of Medicine 'eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!'
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A andiron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!