Religious advisor to the prime minister, Abdullah Md Zin said the issue on solidarity should be taken seriously by Muslims as it is demanded by Islam.

abdullah md zin He said it was compulsory for Muslims, particularly the leaders, to unite the Malays in the country as it was feared that if factionalism was allowed to continue, it would not only affect national harmony, but the status of Islam itself.

"Solidarity is something that is compulsory while factionalism is not permitted," he told Bernama when asked to comment on the issue of solidarity between Umno and PAS.

As such, he asked everyone to be tolerant in ensuring that solidarity between Umno and PAS could be realised by putting aside matters pertaining to party interests.

Abdullah also supported the move by the Mufti of Perak, Harussani Zakaria, who offered to be the mediator to both parties as the move was most appropriate for Muslim solidarity.

- Bernama