Islam is a religion of peace and compassion that respects all cultures, and does not allow suspicion and discrimination simply on the basis of race, says Sisters in Islam.
With reference to a recent article (Malaysiakini, 6 May), Pas has crossed the line in asserting that a fate akin to the Uyghur Muslim minority in China awaits Malay Muslims if non-Muslims are left to run the country.
There is absolutely no basis for such an assertion which in fact goes against Islamic teachings of peaceful and harmonious coexistence with other cultures and religions.
Pas’ paranoia and delusion stems from political insecurity and seeks to cause racial tensions and distrust among Malaysians who wish to live in a diverse, inclusive and progressive country.
This is evident by its bias and distorted interpretations of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Rome Statute, and allegations that the unfortunate demise of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim is a sign of the erosion of Malay rights in the country.
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Pas’ unfounded insistence that the Federal Constitution is under threat and that non-Muslims are out to destroy Islam in Malaysia is further proof of its deliberate attempts to use religion for its own political purposes. Pitting Malaysians against each other is not only detrimental to the rich racial and cultural heritage of our country, but also impedes economic progress, which should be the priority of all politicians given the financial circumstance we have inherited from the previous administration.
Sisters in Islam demands that Pas stops this agenda of deliberately instilling fear and inciting racial and religious hate among Malaysians. Islam is a religion of peace and compassion that respects all cultures and does not allow suspicion and discrimination simply on the basis of race.
AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
- Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
- Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
- Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
- Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
- Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
They will not stop because this is their tactic. For Pas Islam will be descriminated for UMNO Malay will be descriminted. It is up to Malaysian to show them it is %not working.
The government should ban PAS. We do not want a religious political party stirring calm waters. We are a multi racial country under the supreme law of the nation which is the federal constitution. Can a Christian, a Buddhist or a Hindu political party be set up and compete in the election using their respective religious dogma? If cannot than why allow PAS to continue? Ban PAS foe the sake of peace and order among all Malaysians.
Barney Muthu i agree. They should not be registered as a party. But then, these extremist will go underground and cause irreparable damage.