KUALA TERENGGANU 14/09/2018. Head of Youth PAS, Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi speaks during Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) 64th Muktamar at Kuala Terengganu. MALAYMAIL/Azneal Ishak.
“Christmas has an element of syirik (idoltary) which is against Islam’s teaching. They claim that God had a child, which is against our beliefs as Muslims.
“They celebrate Christmas with such elements and claim that Prophet Isa (Jesus) is the son of God,” he reportedly said during a lecture in Kuala Terrengganu last night.
Khalil is Batu Burok state assemblyman and son of PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang.
Khalil reportedly said any non-Muslim celebration should not be celebrated by Muslims as it involves the belief of a wrong religion.
However, he said if it involves culture of a certain religion it was fine for Muslims to be part of the celebration.
“For example the Chinese New Year celebration is a culture and not something that involves religion, but Deepavali is something to do with religion so we (Muslims) can’t celebrate,” he said.
Meanwhile Sabah PAS Dewan Ulama chief Mustaqim Aling urged Muslims, especially converts, to keep ties with friends and family of different religions.
“In Sabah, I hope we can all celebrate the festival together, and for those who have converted from Christianity to Islam, you should still visit, respect and spend time with your parents and family,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Similarly, Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Abang Openg in his Christmas message today said Sarawakians of all faith share joy and festivities together.
“Sarawakians are like brothers and sisters who have much respect for each other’s culture and religion.”
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail also urged Malaysians to cherish the understanding and respect between all Malaysians this Christmas.
“In Islam, it is compulsory for us to tolerate one another.
“Surah al-Mumtahanah verses 8 to 9 encourages Muslims to be just and kind to non-Muslims who are not the enemies of Muslims.
“This Christmas, I call upon all Malaysians to continue to uphold the peaceful coexistence and bonds of friendship between people of all races and religions in this country,” she said in a statement.
Wan Azizah also urged all Malaysians to care for the poor, sick, marginalised and those in need of shelter.
Johor Sultan keeps up Facebook festive greeting tradition with Christmas message
JOHOR BARU — Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has wished all Christians a Merry Christmas, ahead of the celebrations tomorrow.
In his official Facebook posting, Sultan Ibrahim’s festive message was with a framed picture of him and Permaisuri Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah.
The message, that also represented the Johor royal family, read: “Wishing all Johoreans celebrating Christmas love, joy and peace and a wonderful time with families and friends.”
It was posted at 8pm yesterday and has since garnered more than 3,700 reactions, 150 comments and 900 shares as of this afternoon.
Over the past few years, the 60-year-old Johor monarch is known for posting official festive and religious greetings to Malaysians of all backgrounds on his official Facebook page.
Both Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah have always stressed the need for religious and cultural tolerance among Malaysians, especially Johoreans. — Malay Mail
Love one another, Wan Azizah says in Xmas message
MALAYSIANS must continue to cherish the respect, understanding and love among them, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
She called on the people, who comprise different races and religions, to preserve the coexistence and friendship among them.
“This is not something that can be easily torn apart. United we stand, divided we fall. Instead of focusing on the negative, let us all look at all the positive, which far outweighs the former.
“In Islam, it is compulsory for us to be tolerant of one another. Surah al-Mumtahanah verses 8 and 9 encourage Muslims to be just and kind to non-Muslims, who are not the enemy.
“We in Malaysia have a lot to be grateful for,” she said in her Christmas message, released by her office today.
Dr Wan Azizah also urged Malaysians to care for the poor, sick and marginalised.
“Consider this my personal Christmas card to every single one of you celebrating Christmas this year. May you have a wonderful and joyous celebration. Happy holidays.” – Bernama
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