[Sg] - Malay supporter of LGBTQIAPK says he kena condemned by Malay community as being a bad Muslim

[UltimaOnline]

Hirzi has been very open with his support for the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, his appointment as a Pink Dot Ambassador has led to his extended family shunning him. My takeaway from this incident is that it isn’t enough to openly state that you are a Muslim; you must also conform to certain norms. Seeing all this, I realised that we can’t necessarily rely on the community to understand and embrace us, if/when we deviate from mainstream expectations. If that was the reaction that Hirzi got, would I meet a similar fate if I talk about leaving Islam?

As a minority, I already struggle with finding a sense of belonging. When Norsham Mohd left Islam, her family stopped including her in their outings or inviting to their houses. She was perceived as someone who betrayed their faith. Her experience aligns with my reason for not leaving Islam yet; I think of the hurt, embarrassment, and shame it’d cause my parents. I worry that I’ll lose their respect and acceptance if I publicly renounced Islam. And there could be other knock-on effects. My father’s clientele is mostly from the Malay-Muslim community. If word gets out that I’ve decided to leave Islam, this would send shockwaves through our familial and social ties.

https://www.wethecitizens.net/on-faith-identity-and-other-peoples-expectations/

 

[searcher1]

Sad issue ... just because you are born Malay, you must be automatic Muslim
The peer pressure of hijacking people to stay in Islam, tied to their family & social circle

 

[laksaboy]

Don't worry about it. Divorced macik friend told me she's also considered an 'outcast' by preferring to date Chinese guys instead of another Melayu.

 

[duluxe]

The cina nan must be a muslim first before the community can accept him. Remember there is no compulsion in islam.