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COMMENT | The gulf between Muslims and non-Muslims, peasants and nobles
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COMMENT | The following are the usual criticisms about my writing and videos.

"Where's your tudung? As a Muslim, have you no shame?"

"You're a lackey for Mahathir Mohamad," for articles criticising opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

Conversely, I get tagged with: "You're Anwar's poodle" when I write, criticising Mahathir.

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Alternatively, there's always, "You're a stooge of the USA/ DAP/ CIA/ Soros/ Christians".

The criticisms are highly amusing. However, three types of remarks stand out.

First: "You have no right to talk about Islam. You did not read Islamic studies at university."

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Second: "You have no right to talk about justice. You did not train as a lawyer. You know nothing about the law."

Third: "You should consult clever and honest people like our ministers and judges who are graduates, especially those from the University of Oxford."

These three comments were made by...


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