Amid the criticism that it has been receiving for labelling the Chinese community as intruders, Ikatan Musliman Malaysia (Isma) has found a supporter in the form of a Chinese Muslim.
Days after another Chinese Muslim by the name of Muhammad Ooi posted a video asking Isma president Abdullah Zaik Abdul Rahman (right) to state his motives, Alifah Ting Abdullah, a member of Isma's youth wing Pembina, has come out in support of the organisation.
Muhammad Ooi said Abdullah Zaik's statement that "Chinese wereintruders like the British who came to exploit the Malays", clashed with his understanding of Isma's objectives.
He urged Isma members to stop Abdullah Zaik and other Isma leaders from making such statements, as it hurt people like him and could spark racial conflict.
In her opinion piece published on Isma's website, Alifah said she was a Chinese Muslims who knew "her roots" and constantly remembered that whatever it is, the future and administration of this country will always be shaped my Malay Muslims.
"If (Chinese) can't tolerate and have respect like how our ancestors had when they signed the social contract to be in this country, I think it is better to apply for citizenship in China," she said.
She labelled Isma as an outspoken body that does its talking based on "facts, history and the Al-Quran."
"Isma doesn't throw stones and then hide their hands.
"We will defend the social contract, we will champion Islam. We, the Chinese community who know our roots, support Isma wholeheartedly," she added.
Alifah also said that she was convinced to embrace Islam after meeting "Isma champions."
Days after another Chinese Muslim by the name of Muhammad Ooi posted a video asking Isma president Abdullah Zaik Abdul Rahman (right) to state his motives, Alifah Ting Abdullah, a member of Isma's youth wing Pembina, has come out in support of the organisation.Muhammad Ooi said Abdullah Zaik's statement that "Chinese wereintruders like the British who came to exploit the Malays", clashed with his understanding of Isma's objectives.
He urged Isma members to stop Abdullah Zaik and other Isma leaders from making such statements, as it hurt people like him and could spark racial conflict.In her opinion piece published on Isma's website, Alifah said she was a Chinese Muslims who knew "her roots" and constantly remembered that whatever it is, the future and administration of this country will always be shaped my Malay Muslims.
"If (Chinese) can't tolerate and have respect like how our ancestors had when they signed the social contract to be in this country, I think it is better to apply for citizenship in China," she said.
She labelled Isma as an outspoken body that does its talking based on "facts, history and the Al-Quran."
"Isma doesn't throw stones and then hide their hands.
"We will defend the social contract, we will champion Islam. We, the Chinese community who know our roots, support Isma wholeheartedly," she added.
Alifah also said that she was convinced to embrace Islam after meeting "Isma champions."
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