PAS will only weigh opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's position in Pakatan Rakyat after the police have completed their investigations into the Carcosa sex video, says its secretary-general Mustafa Ali.

NONE He said it was premature for PAS to weigh the matter as speculation on the sex video is still rife.

"PAS will not be drawn into making a decision now as it is premature. Let us wait until the police investigation is complete or the court has decided.  It is not worthwhile for us to jump to conclusions," he said, adding that it was also premature to say if the person in the video is opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

“What if it is not... If it is proven to be Anwar we will state our stand,” he said.

Asked whether PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang or party spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat would compel Anwar to swear on the Quran as suggested by former Perlis mufti Dr Asri Zainul Abidin to clear himself, Mustafa questioned such a necessity.

"In Islam, there are certain provisions on when this can be done. We have to first look at the witnesses, the trio (Datuk T, below ).

azlan "If we look at their characters, can they actually be classified as being proper witnesses (in accordance with Islam)?" he joked, adding that he did not want to make any allegations but let the people judge their characters.

In Islam, in such cases four credible witnesses have to be produced to verify the claims.

Mustafa said Muslims have to understand the strict conditions under which such swearing on the Quran should take place, and not fool around with the religion as they like.

“There are certain conditions which have to be met. Please be serious over such matters as it concerns the sanctity of Islam,” he warned.

Mustafa also pointed out that under the country’s laws it is the Datuk T trio who could be charged with showing such obscene material.

“Under our laws the three could be charged and sentenced. As to the person in the video it involves a morality issue if the person is said to be Anwar. The person did not violate any laws but possibly syariah law (if he is a Muslim ie having extramarital sex).”

“If the government decides to charge the person according to Syariah law, we will state our stand,” he said.

The sex-tape was shown to several journalists on March 21 at the Carcosa Seri Negara hotel.

Anwar, who is Permatang Pauh MP has denied he is the person in the video and PKR which he is the de facto leader has stood by him.

PAS muktamar

Mustafa told this to reporters during  a press conference to announce the party’s muktamar scheduled from June 3 to 5.

He said a total of 1,100 delegates will attend the event at Taman Melewar, where elections will be held for all posts, including its Youth and Women’s wings and also the Syura council.

azlan “We have 179 divisions nationwide which are presently holding their meetings until May 15. They can propose the names they want for election to the national leadership. Those names mentioned will be given a candidacy form for them to accept nomination,” he said, adding that two nominations were needed for any post.

“Candidates will have to submit their nomination forms by May 26, and there will be time for them should they decide to withdraw from the contest. Each of these divisions will send five to 10 delegates and they will be responsible in electing the leaders,” he said.

Asked whether the elections held close to the 13th general election will split the party, Mustafa - a veteran politician from Terengganu - said the Islamist party is different from other political parties as it will close ranks after the muktamar.

“We have healthy contests, and there is no corruption. It is a clean and healthy contest,” he said.

Quizzed on what would be the agenda of the muktamar, and whether the issue of a unity government (with Umno) will be brought up, Mustafa said PAS is committed to its future in the Pakatan.

“We have worked and are continuing to work with Pakatan. This is a non-issue. The focus will certainly be towards winning the 13th general election,” he said.