Liberalism And Pluralism Taking Roots In Malaysia
IPOH, June 12 (Bernama) -- Do not let liberalism and pluralism destroy Islamic values, the Mufti of Perak Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria urged Monday.
He said unfettered liberalism and pluralism could be harmful to Malaysian society in the long run.
He pointed out that discourses on polygamy, faraidh system, the Quran, setting up of inter-faith commission and abolishment of Article 121 (1A) of the Federal Constitution, were getting louder as more Malaysians embraced liberalism and pluralism.
He said Indonesia experienced the same phenomenon some 30 years ago.
"If left unchecked, liberalism and pluralism will be difficult to control," he said when speaking at the Ulamak 2006 Convention, here today.
Experts on the issues who include Assoc Prof Dr Anis Malik Toha from the Islamic International University (UIA) and Adnin Armas from the Institute for the Study of Islamic Thoughts and Civilisation (INSISTS) will present working papers at the two-day convention.
Harussani also proposed that Muslim countries set up a body to monitor the penetration of western thinking and culture.
The convention, held in conjunction with the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah's 78th birthday, was officiated by Raja Muda of Perak Dr Raja Nazrin Shah.
The convention was attended by Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen from Perak, Muftis from across Malaysia, religious officials and representatives of non-governmental organisations.
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