Dwelling on destiny

While everyday lives are being disrupted and sacrificed by the majority of Malaysians under the MCO, politicians’ actions seem to have not changed at all – to wield and maintain power, whatever the cost.

RECENTLY, it was the eve of the 20th day of Ramadan (colloquially, Malam 20). It is an important date because it marks the beginning of the last 10 days of the fasting month, during which the Night of Destiny (Laylat al-Qadr), when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to have occurred. For Muslims, praying on this night is of particular significance.