Ban use of 'Islam' by political parties, says ex-CM
BernamaPublished: Jan 21, 2013 10:08 PM | Updated: Jan 22, 2013 8:54 AM
A regulation or law to prohibit the use of the word "Islam" by political parties should be formulated to avoid manipulation and abuse by certain quarters for political interests, former Malacca chief minister Rahim Tamby Chik said today.
Use of ‘Islam' by political parties must be banned to prevent manipulation and abuse for political interests, says Rahim Tamby Chik.
A regulation or law to prohibit the use of the word "Islam" by political parties should be formulated to avoid manipulation and abuse by certain quarters for political interests, former Malacca chief minister Rahim Tamby Chik said today.
Rahim said the use of the word by political parties could be damaging to Islam as well as tarnish its image and reputation.
Referring to the use of the word by Parti Islam Semalaysia (PAS), he said it had led some members of the society to accept the word used by the party as similar to the "Islam" brought by Prophet Muhammad.
"The use of the word by the party is merely for political interest," Rahim told reporters after presenting school aid at SMK Sungai Udang in Malacca today.
He said the actions of the PAS leaders, such as calling Umno members infidels and apostates, did not reflect the true teachings of Islam.
- Bernama
Rahim said the use of the word by political parties could be damaging to Islam as well as tarnish its image and reputation.Referring to the use of the word by Parti Islam Semalaysia (PAS), he said it had led some members of the society to accept the word used by the party as similar to the "Islam" brought by Prophet Muhammad.
"The use of the word by the party is merely for political interest," Rahim told reporters after presenting school aid at SMK Sungai Udang in Malacca today.
He said the actions of the PAS leaders, such as calling Umno members infidels and apostates, did not reflect the true teachings of Islam.
- Bernama
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