Muslims need to screen views spread by certain quarters who harbour ill- feelings towards others.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak said not all views disseminated, including through the internet, newspapers and magazines were true.

“We live in a period where there is a lot of slander, lies, jealousy and craze for status.

“Vicious views not only damage people’s honour, but are also detrimental to Islamic teachings and its followers,” he said after attending a Maulidur Rasul celebration in Kota Belud today.

Also present were Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan, who is also Kota Belud MP, Sabah Agriculture and Food Industry Assistant Minister Musbah Jamli, who is also Tempasuk assemblyperson, and district officer Abdul Gari Itam.

Salleh, who is also Usukan assemblyperson, said as people of the Islamic faith, Muslims should not be following bad gossip about others and listening to views that could poison the mind.

He said Islam clearly enjoined its followers to always think well and not to be prejudiced towards others.

- Bernama