BANGI, Oct 10 — The spread of an accurate understanding of Islam can enhance the confidence of Muslims in the religion and provide clarity of thought regarding Islam to non-Muslims, hence eliminating the chance of misperception, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“Islam is a beautiful religion that can bring true happiness to every human being, regardless of their ethnicity; be it Malay, Chinese, Indian, Orang Asli, or others; or their financial status, job, or location, with the guidance of the Qur’an and the Hadith.
“The beauty of Islam can only be felt if a person truly understands, practices, and lives by its true teachings without being mixed with confusing ideologies which can tarnish the sanctity of Islam, resulting in negative impacts like division, hatred, and regression,” he said.
Anwar was speaking at today’s National Madani Mualaf Convention 2023, where Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi read out his speech text.
On mualaf (Muslim converts) development, the Prime Minister said the government is always aware of their progress and recognises their achievements.
“The number of mualaf in Malaysia is increasing yearly, and this is a positive development which needs to be continued and not stopped,” he said.
The National Madani Mualaf Convention is one of the initiatives where mualaf are given space to share their knowledge and experience, and their best achievements are recognised through awards based on several criteria.
The one-day convention was attended by over 700 participants, including representatives of the Orang Asli Muslim community, urban, suburban and rural converts across ethnicities, and relevant stakeholders like government agencies and non-governmental organisations.
At the event, Ahmad Zahid also launched the Islamic Sign Language Glossary (i-SIGN) app for hearing-impaired persons in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia (ILIM).
— Bernama
