Rosina Kamis

Rosina Kamis

Rosina Kamis in 2003 Screengrab of Rosina Kamis in 2021
Personal Information
Full Name	Rosina Kamis
Alias	Murtad Mama
Born	1980
Died	2021 (aged 41)
Nationality	Malaysian (renounced), Canadian
Occupation	Activist, Apostate Advocate
Career
Known for	Criticism of Islam and the Malaysian government Founder of "Murtads from Malaysia" Advocacy for apostasy
Education	Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology Research, University of Toronto
Personal Life
Health Issues	Chronic leukaemia Fibromyalgia
Death	Died by euthanasia (MAiD) on September 26, 2021
Criticism
Controversies	Harsh judgments about her motivations and appearance Accusations of being an "attention whore" Criticism of her decision to pursue euthanasia

Rosina Kamis (1980 - 2021), also known by her internet alias "Murtad Mama," was a controversial figure known for her outspoken criticism of Islam and the Malaysian government. Born in Malaysia, Rosina later moved to Canada and renounced her Malaysian citizenship, where she continued to voice her strong and unconventional beliefs to provide support for apostasy. She founded an online advocacy movement called "Murtads from Malaysia", which is now defunct. She was actively engaged online from circa 2003 to 2017.

Early life

Due to her Malay background, Rosina's early life in Malaysia was marked by her forced adherence to Islamic practices. She recounted her experiences of being compelled to attend religious school and learn the Qur'an, which she found "oppressive and nonsensical".

In her testimony, Rosina described the strict religious upbringing and the societal pressure to conform to Islamic practices. She expressed frustration with the compulsory veil and the discriminatory teachings she encountered, which ultimately led her to question and reject Islam.

Rosina Kamis held strong views about the Malaysian government's practices, including the belief that the country's identity card system was "Taliban-like" and that the government was seeking to arrest her due to her declared apostasy from Islam. Her departure from Islam and subsequent public denunciations were seen as deeply offensive by many Muslims, and her extreme views contributed to her isolation and suffering.

Objections to Islam

Rosina Kamis outlined several objections to Islam based on her personal experiences and observations:

Compulsory Religious Practices

She was forced to attend religious school and learn the Qur'an, which she found "oppressive".

Veiling of Women

She objected to the compulsory wearing of the veil, finding it "uncomfortable and discriminatory".

Discrimination Against Non-Muslims

She disagreed with the teachings that non-Muslims (kafirs) were destined for hell, which contradicted her experiences with "kind and respectful non-Muslim friends".

Gender Discrimination

She highlighted issues such as forced marriages, corporal punishment, and the inability of women to serve as witnesses in Shariah courts.

Critique of Islamic Teachings

She found many aspects of Islamic teachings, including certain verses of the Qur'an and Hadiths, to be "inhumane and nonsensical".

Academic and Professional Life

Rosina earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology Research from the University of Toronto, graduating with high distinction. Her research interests included the psychology of religion, particularly apostasy, and other areas in social psychology such as interpersonal relations and group processes. She presented her work at various conferences, including the 36th Annual Ontario Psychology Undergraduate Thesis Conference.

Struggles in Canada

After relocating to Canada, Rosina faced numerous personal challenges, including chronic health conditions such as leukaemia and fibromyalgia. These conditions, coupled with her mental suffering, loneliness, and poverty, led her to seek Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in 2021. Her story underscores the ethical and societal complexities surrounding assisted suicide laws in Canada. Some argue that her suffering was a direct result of her actions and choices, particularly her vocal apostasy and attacks on her former faith.

Rosina documented her journey and struggles through a series of YouTube videos and other communications, expressing her feelings of abandonment and the lack of adequate support. Her death by euthanasia on September 26, 2021, has sparked discussions about the Canadian MAiD system and its implications. To some, her tragic end was a result of her self-inflicted isolation and estrangement from her community.

Criticisms

The forum discussion on incels.is reveals harsh judgments about Rosina's motivations and physical appearance. Participants doubted her genuine suffering, criticized her decisions, and suggested she could have improved her situation through diet, exercise, or finding a partner. Some comments were particularly harsh, labelling her an "attention whore" and questioning her genuine need for MAiD.

Rosina Kamis didn't even get what she wanted in the end.

Additionally, an article by Ummu Solehah Abdullah reveals Rosina's background and the interaction between Mr. X and Rosina Kamis, confirming her identity as "Murtad Mama". The article provides a detailed account of her academic achievements and interactions regarding her apostasy.