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FT mufti backs Fadhlina over 'kafir' word use issue

Federal Territories mufti Luqman Abdullah today defended Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek over her not wanting to use the word “kafir” (infidel) to refer to non-Muslim Malaysians.

A more harmonious term is required in certain situations, he said in a statement on Facebook.

“In issues involving religion, all parties need to be careful and not carelessly issue statements...


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