Comments on: Who was Mohan Singh?

By: Isa Ben Yusof

Isa Ben Yusof — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:08:13 +0000

What difference does it make if the cadaver of this long-dead person is burnt or buried [.....]?

Some writers say that Mais has a far greater interest in this cadaver because this action by Mais helps it to loot the worldly remains of the cadaver. Cadavers are cadavers. They have no worldly stakes any more and should rightly be treated as [such].

That is why all religions urge that the [dead] be cast away as soon as possible. We are doing the opposite. We always tend to do that in most things.

By: Linda J

Linda J — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:32:31 +0000

Only in Malaysia do they do this. I know people who converted because they want to get married to a Malay man or woman wihout having any faith in Islam. What’s the point of forcing them to stay in a religion they don’t believe in but convert for expediency sake. [Isn't that] stupid [?]

By: ahoo

ahoo — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:31:35 +0000

Interestingly, the fight is not over his body alone! For Mais, the issue of the late Mohan’s estate is [also of] concern. Non-Muslims may or may not benefit from it at all and subject to their (Mais’s) final decision if I understand correctly from so many cases to date.

Thus, the tussle over dead bodies may just be a side issue but the estate attached to it is important as well. Anyone care to elaborate on it and provide us with clearer answers?

By: Gallivanter

Gallivanter — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:15:14 +0000

I wonder whether this really only happens in Malaysia. Sigh. Wonderful. Now I’m afraid to die and suddenly be “tormented” by body snatchers who would claim I converted because I used to date a Malay.

Is there a “bonuslink” mechanism in place for Mais to gain their “rewards and redemption” in the afterlife?

By: kelvin devassy

kelvin devassy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:47:22 +0000

They may have his body, but be rest assured, his soul is free…RIP, Jim Bob!

By: arah

arah — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:55:32 +0000

Sorry, I hate to read one-sided articles. Whoever the writer is should do their homework and interview Mais or close friends of Mr Mohan.

Mais or any Islamic authority will not [intervene] if there was no report from someone that Mr Mohan was a Muslim.

Since Islam is a religion of peace, we can’t allow a Muslim [to be] burnt not in hell but in this world.

If anyone believes that there is only one God, the Almighty Creator and Muhammad is a messenger, it is the responsibility of every Muslim to ensure [Mohan's] body will not be burnt or hurt if he died.

Malaysia should have a separate burial ground for those who become Muslim without the consent or knowledge of, [and whose conversion isn't] disputed by their non-Muslim family.

Allah knows best.

By: JOE

JOE — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:35:34 +0000

To Mohan Singh’s family,

My deepest and sincerest condolences to you. I’m sorry to see that your family has to go through so much suffering. I hope everything turns out OK soon enough.

By: Antares

Antares — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:56:13 +0000

I’m convinced [.....] groups like Mais and Jais really should have become extinct 300 years ago! They serve only to besmirch the good name of Islam.

By: Wartanegara

Wartanegara — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:20 +0000

Where were Mais when he got married and when he renewed his IC? Why doesn’t his IC state his religion as Islam? Institutions like Mais make non-Muslim have a wrong perception about [Islam].

By: Farouq Omaro

Farouq Omaro — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:26 +0000

It is time to enact a Burials Act where a deceased person should be buried or cremated according to his [or her] family’s wishes unless he or she had stated otherwise during his or her lifetime.

For example, if the late Mohan Singh had left a written document during his lifetime saying that if he died he would wish for a Muslim burial, then he should be given a Muslim burial. Or else he should be cremated according to his family’s wishes.