The office says the PAS president stated that politics in Islam revolves around whether an action is considered sinful or deserves to be rewarded.
The office described the report by an online portal as “confusing”.
It said Hadi had explained at a ceramah in Melaka yesterday that politics in Islam revolves around whether an action is considered sinful or deserves to be rewarded, which leads to governance that is just and guarantees the rights of non-Muslim communities.
“We regret that the narrative from the news coverage could cause misunderstanding among the public, and reject any racial sentiments that are being played up ahead of the Melaka election day,” it said in a statement.
The statement follows backlash triggered by the news report, which quoted Hadi as saying that “even the most wicked Muslim who governs the country is not as tyrannical as a non-Muslim”.
The PAS president was then quoted as urging Muslims to fulfil their duty to vote, saying that if they do not turn up, “others” will govern and act according to their own considerations.
Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail criticised Hadi for the remarks, which he said were regrettable as they judge leaders based on religion rather than their character, integrity, actions and sense of responsibility.
He said Islam teaches its followers to uphold justice, even towards those they dislike.
Deputy national unity minister R Yuneswaran also urged Hadi to withdraw his generalisation portraying non-Muslim rulers as more tyrannical solely because of their religion.
Yuneswaran said leaders have a responsibility not only to defend the interests of their own groups, but also to safeguard the peace, trust and future of all Malaysians. - FMT
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