When was the last time you watched a debate?

After many gruelling weeks of debates, two youth teams out of 16 teams finally emerged to be the finalist for the Singapore Muslim Youth Debate competition for 2013.

In this debate - the theme is : Cultural & Religious Diversity in Singapore is Tolerated But Not Celebrated

Have you ever encountered a non Muslim asking you, how come you don't celebrate Christmas or Chinese New Year or visit their temples or church? In Islam we are to only obey and pray to one God whom we referred to as Allah and hence it becomes very complicated when we tell our non Muslim counterpart that we cannot be part of their culture as we have this fear that it may lead to shirk. Because there will be various points in their culture, the actions and doings may be against Islamic Teachings.

We come to a point where we place this line between us and them and we tell them, believe whatever you wish to believe. And pray to whomever they wish to pray to. Just don't disturb us or cross our lines and we won't do it to you too. This has been tolerated among Singaporeans for a very long time.

There is much to debate about. Let's attend this one of a kind rare event happening this Saturday where we see youths fight it out via words, drama and action on stage.

Proposition: PRAXIS ( Mendaki & AMP Youths )

Opposition: NUS 1 ( NUS Muslim Undergraduates )

This Event is open to all. Yes its F.REE to attend.

This Saturday, 28th September 2013, 2pm to 5pm

Venue: Sultan Mosque Auditorium

If you can't be there, catch this event live on your mobile phones, ipads/tabs and laptops/desktops via our LIVE Streaming link >> www.islamicevents.sg/live

See you there soon.

This event is organised by Youth of Darul Arqam (YODA).