ISLAM REJECTS RELIGIOUS PLURALISM, SAYS IKIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Islam rejects the notion of religious
pluralism which espouses that all religions are equally good and true, said
Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) director-general Nik Mustapha
Nik Hassan.

He said, however, Islam accepted that veracity, truth, goodness and ethics
co-exist all religions.

"Islam has always welcomed fairness, honesty and integrity irrespective from
where they come from.

"Goodness and ethical beauty should be harnessed to propel the people towards a
better direction," he said when commenting on religious pluralism aired in a
newspaper Wednesday.

Nik Mustapha said despite differences of religion, national unity should be
fostered by advocating the uniqueness of religious traditions while promoting
goodwill, benevolence and compassion.

"Devotees of various religions should strive to do good deeds, for example by
championing the poor and needy people," he said in a statement.
-- BERNAMA