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Sat, 02/19/2011 - 06:30
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PM Najib wants religious experts to address pluralism among muslims in the country
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak Friday called
on religious experts to help address the spread of pluralism which he said could
undermine the faith of Muslims in the country.
He said that although the phenomenon was under control and restricted to
certain quarters, it had to be checked immediately lest its spread confused and
misled Muslims.
"It is the responsibility of religious teachers, Jakim (Islamic Development
Department of Malaysia), the muftis and mosque imams to explain the actual
situation in terms of faith.
"We respect the other religions and the other religions have their rights in
terms of the laws and federal constitution, but it is not the same in terms of
faith. That is what we want to explain.
"Do not misunderstand. Some people may misunderstand and say that I am
denying and demeaning other religions. That's not the case. I am only stating
the difference in terms of faith because pluralism is wrong in Islam. That's the
point I want to make here. It is hoped that the people understand, and this must
be explained to Muslims," he said.
Najib was asked to comment on hedonism, pluralism and liberalism being seen
as the new threats among Muslims.
Earlier, when addressing religious teachers at the Putra World Trade
Centre, the prime minister said it was the responsibility of practitioners of
Islam to uphold religious truths based on the Quran and Sunnah (sayings of
Prophet Muhammad).
He said that of late hedonism, liberalism and pluralism had emerged as the
new threats among Muslims.
"We believe that if there are people who say that all religions are the same
before God, that is wrong in terms of faith. What more if there are Muslims who
spread pluralism; that is even more harmful to Muslims.
"We have to rectify this. We can respect other religions. We should not
insult other religions. But, in terms of faith, they cannot be equated with
Islam," he told the 700 religious teachers.
The prime minister urged religious teachers to undertake reform in the
effort to draw the interest of the young to religious classes held in mosques.
He said studies showed that 65 per cent of those who attended religious
classes in mosques nationwide were aged about 50 while less than five per cent
were adolescents.
"This was conveyed to me. I hope we can find ways to attract the young to
attend the religious classes. Perhaps, we may have to use multimedia or Power
Point presentation or such.
"Youths are the ones we are banking on to become the quality human capital
to generate the transformation we aspire for," he said.
Najib announced a rise in the allowance of the religious teachers, from RM40
(US$13) to RM100 (US$32) from last month in recognition of their role in the
propagation of Islam.
on religious experts to help address the spread of pluralism which he said could
undermine the faith of Muslims in the country.
He said that although the phenomenon was under control and restricted to
certain quarters, it had to be checked immediately lest its spread confused and
misled Muslims.
"It is the responsibility of religious teachers, Jakim (Islamic Development
Department of Malaysia), the muftis and mosque imams to explain the actual
situation in terms of faith.
"We respect the other religions and the other religions have their rights in
terms of the laws and federal constitution, but it is not the same in terms of
faith. That is what we want to explain.
"Do not misunderstand. Some people may misunderstand and say that I am
denying and demeaning other religions. That's not the case. I am only stating
the difference in terms of faith because pluralism is wrong in Islam. That's the
point I want to make here. It is hoped that the people understand, and this must
be explained to Muslims," he said.
Najib was asked to comment on hedonism, pluralism and liberalism being seen
as the new threats among Muslims.
Earlier, when addressing religious teachers at the Putra World Trade
Centre, the prime minister said it was the responsibility of practitioners of
Islam to uphold religious truths based on the Quran and Sunnah (sayings of
Prophet Muhammad).
He said that of late hedonism, liberalism and pluralism had emerged as the
new threats among Muslims.
"We believe that if there are people who say that all religions are the same
before God, that is wrong in terms of faith. What more if there are Muslims who
spread pluralism; that is even more harmful to Muslims.
"We have to rectify this. We can respect other religions. We should not
insult other religions. But, in terms of faith, they cannot be equated with
Islam," he told the 700 religious teachers.
The prime minister urged religious teachers to undertake reform in the
effort to draw the interest of the young to religious classes held in mosques.
He said studies showed that 65 per cent of those who attended religious
classes in mosques nationwide were aged about 50 while less than five per cent
were adolescents.
"This was conveyed to me. I hope we can find ways to attract the young to
attend the religious classes. Perhaps, we may have to use multimedia or Power
Point presentation or such.
"Youths are the ones we are banking on to become the quality human capital
to generate the transformation we aspire for," he said.
Najib announced a rise in the allowance of the religious teachers, from RM40
(US$13) to RM100 (US$32) from last month in recognition of their role in the
propagation of Islam.
