PETALING JAYA: The appointment of a Religious Affairs Minister should be based on the person’s academic qualifications, says Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (pic).
“Academic qualifications based on Islamic education degrees should be the main criterion in appointing a Religious Affairs Minister,” said the Sultan of Selangor, who is also the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) chairman.
The Selangor Ruler voiced hope that the current practice of appointing a non-politician to the post be continued.
“This would ensure that issues related to Islamic religious affairs are not politicised, and full attention can be given by him in addressing various issues involving Muslims,” said the Sultan of Selangor in a posting on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page yesterday.
The statement was issued after the Sultan of Selangor chaired the 71st MKI meeting in Putrajaya yesterday.
Sultan Sharafuddin also called upon Muslims in the country to continue strengthening their commitment to unity and brotherhood (ukhwah), which has been the core of the country’s progress.
“Indeed, strong brotherhood among the Muslim community can generate success and excellence for the prosperity and sovereignty of the entire country.
“Based on that intention, disputes and conflicts that arise within the community on any issue should be managed with orderliness, wisdom, and fairness to all parties,” Sultan Sharafuddin said.
