Petaling Jaya, Dec 22: Preachers are advised by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to avoid incorporating political issues when discussing religious matters, emphasizing the importance of verifying facts before communicating them to the public
“When a preacher in Terengganu was asked (by someone), they explained without listening (to the actual speech) and immediately saying that these top leaders are ignorant, confused and misleading and accused them as being Christians.
“Read and listen to the context, and as a preacher, do not be hasty in following political sentiments.
“Firstly, check whether the statement is true or not and secondly if it is not (true)…you can advise me, and I can correct it,” said Anwar to the press after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Kota Damansara today.
He was referring to an incident involving a preacher who misinterpreted his statement regarding Surah Al-Kahfi of the Quran and the seven ‘Ashabul Kahfi’ (men of the cave) that he mentioned during the Prime Minister’s Department monthly gathering last week.
Before performing the Friday prayer, Anwar took some time to mingle with the people and had lunch at a chicken rice stall and was joined by Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shaari. – TVS
