No hugging, we’re Muslims
posted in - Palmdoc, - Sexuality |So says the Deputy Prime Minister as reported in The Star
“No hugging please, we are Muslims” this was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s message in hitting out at such actions being promoted by certain TV reality shows and programmes.
“This is not a question of young or old people hugging. This is about religion. It is forbidden in the religion” he stressed.
Najib made these remarks when opening the Malaysia Youth Council’s 55th Annual General Meeting at the Langkawi Exhibition and Exposition Centre here.
With such reality shows attracting large audiences, he said the programmes should instead be helping spread moral values.
“Hugging scenes are not suitable. They must sing decent songs, and must act decently”he said.
I am sure the good Minister meant hugging between persons of the opposite sex in those shows. I hope he didn’t mean hugging in general.
Hugging is a natural spontaneous act in times of grief and great sadness such as the loss of a loved one.
From Hug Therapy Workshops:
Hugging communicates at the deepest level of emotion. With a hug, we embrace the whole of life. The language of hugs nourishes the spirit. Good touch is needed. Scientific research supports the theory that stimulation by touch is absolutely necessary for our physical health and well-being. Touch is used to relieve pain, depression, and anxiety. Hugging is a very special form of touch that contributes in a major way to healing and health. The many benefits associated with Hug Therapy include safety, security and trust, strength, healing, self-worth, belonging, happiness and appreciation.
Hugging is also a perfectly natural act of affection between spouses, parents and their kids and other members of the family. From Islamonline - Family:
The Warmth of a Hug
During these intimate moments the husband and the wife become each other’s clothing. He takes her in his arms, and the closeness warms her; she feels secure. He grooms himself for her and she beautifies herself for him. She warms him with her body and subdues him with her gaze. To the extent they become part of each other, the couple during these moments become one.
Do you remember your childhood? Those were the days when friends were simply friends and things like ethnicity, religion, culture, political affiliation did not colour our thoughts and feelings. Friends hugged friends.
In this day and age of increasing intolerance and violence exhibited by mankind towards fellow human beings, perhaps the world needs a hug.
MMR Health tip of the day: You can make someone feel better by giving a hug.
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August 23rd, 2005 at 11:46 am
Thanks for the info, Alya & aimanRosli