Proactive measures to address foreign Islamophobia - PM

Malaysia will take proactive measures to deal with growing Islamophobic sentiments in foreign countries, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the root cause of extreme religious beliefs lies in education and upbringing.

“We should always be reminded that as preachers, it is not for us to punish others.

“As such, it is important to highlight a more moderate understanding and cultivate adab al-Ikhtilaf (ethics of disagreements) in addressing differences of opinion,” he said in a post on his Facebook account today.

Yesterday, Anwar and his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail were in Putrajaya to receive popular Zimbabwean scholar Mufti Ismail Menk, Sheikh Muhammad Salah from Huda TV, USA, and Sheikh Wael Ibrahim from The Aware Academy, Australia.

“I am moved by the ease and comfort of Mufti Menk and his entourage throughout their stay in Malaysia. He intends to return here more often.

“I told him that our doors are always open and may this beloved country always receive the bountiful blessings from Allah SWT,” he said.

- Bernama

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