‘Give Islamic approach a chance’

PETALING JAYA: PAS will not compromise with those who oppose the implementation of Islamic practices, values and laws, said its president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (pic).

“There will be no compromise against the obstacles to Islam’s journey or those complicit in creating these obstacles.

“There will be no compromise with those who make use of Islam, or fan racism to sideline Muslims, without respecting or showing gratitude,” he said in an open letter.

The stance taken by PAS is a change from its previous position of fighting for a welfare state in the 2013 general election to upholding Islamic principles.

He urged Malaysians to give the Islamic approach a chance, saying that they should give equal opportunity to it as they had for western ideologies.

“Why can’t we give the Islamic approach a try in matters of politics, economy and community matters without forcing them (Malaysians) to leave their respective religion?” he asked.

Abdul Hadi, who is Marang MP, said Malaysians must respect other constitutional provisions such as Islam’s position in Malaysia, constitutional monarchy, the national language, bumiputra rights and the rights protecting others in a multiracial community.

“The people should reject any political party or anyone who wants to undo the constitution. Do not make things worse. Instead, make improvements towards strengthening Islam and its laws.

“The people should reject any party or person who is the servant of those who wish to destroy the constitution or become servants of occupiers or are inviting colonialists to return,” he said.

He stressed that only with the PAS’ slogan “Sejahtera Bersama Islam (Harmony with Islam)” would problems such as corruption and “all other wrongs” be resolved.

It was reported that respective PAS state commissioners have announced the Islamist party’s intention to contest in all seats in Johor, Selangor and Penang.