I refer to the news report Religious leaders irked by decision on conversion case and agree that there is certainly no need for the Syariah Court to interfere here.

As far as I know, only if a couple is Muslim at the time of marriage will their children be automatically Muslims. The religion of a child is stated on his/her birth certificate, and is not to be changed easily when a couple divorces, especially when there is a situation of conflict.

Why should the poor mother be now bogged down with unnecessary issues (as to the upbringing of the child) like this when she has already been granted custody of her children in the first place? A single mother's task is no easy job. Spare this woman all these troubles - leave her and the kids alone.

Frankly, I believe the most important thing now is for the kids have a proper environment to grow up in and to enjoy a normal a childhood as possible. The focus should be on how the mother (or father) is going to bring up the kids - not getting them entangled in some religious mess.

Please, they're only young children. They have already lost the opportunity to lead a family life complete with both father and mother. Help them at least lead a happy childhood under their single parent.