Mana peranan NGO Islam reformis dalam retorik Islam ekstremis?

The writer expresses their concern over the silence of known reformist Muslim NGOs regarding the rise of conservative and extremist Islamic narratives in Malaysia over the past 15 years. They argue that two NGOs, known for their reformist approach and responsible for "Islamizing" Malaysia in the 1970s and 80s, have become silent and hardly noticeable in addressing contemporary issues.

The writer asserts that the NGOs' radio silence is due to their acceptance of the rise of conservative and extremist narratives. They also mention the controversy surrounding a Malay Muslim politician who claims to represent Malay-Islam dominance in Malaysia's democratic system and accuses non-Muslim Malays of attempting to eliminate Islam.

The writer criticizes the silence of reformist NGOs regarding this issue, as well as the emergence of the "Haram Mosque" issue which has exacerbated tensions between Malay-Islam and Hindu-Indian communities. The writer blames these NGOs for their lack of response or action on the issue. The writer wonders why these reformist NGOs have become silent, questioning if they are afraid of backlash or negative response from Malays.

They also suggest the possibility that they fear being labeled as "misguided" or "moderate" and losing public donations and support. The writer concludes by suggesting that the generation of new leaders in these NGOs may not be supportive of the principles and philosophy of the Islamic struggle that their predecessors fought for, and that this could lead to a decline in the influence of reformist Islam in Malaysia.