PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar criticised parties that continue to manipulate religious and racial issues to weaken those not aligned with them.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) described such actions as irresponsible, stating that spreading slanderous news, making accusations, and throwing insults will only cause division among the people.
"This national-level Maulidur Rasul celebration we are observing today brings great meaning for Muslims to appreciate and practise the teachings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH based on knowledge and wisdom.
"Among the prophetic attributes of the Prophet are Siddiq (Truthful), Honesty, Tabligh (Conveying), and Fatonah (Wisdom), which are values essential to achieving Al-Falah as a true Muslim," he said during his speech in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul 2024/1446H celebration here on Monday (Sept 16).
The event, themed "Al-Falah Pemacu Malaysia Madani," to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad PBUH was graced by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, were also present.
Mohd Na'im said Malaysia has its own "compass" in appreciating the uniqueness of the country’s cultural, racial and religious diversity.
He emphasised that the spirit of unity in plurality, rooted in the Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara, will shape a national identity that is patriotic, tolerant, and responsible.
This, he said, is essential to strengthening the well-being of society, which is the core value of Madani Malaysia.
Regarding the celebration, he said, the "Malam Cinta Rasul 2024" programme was the first organised by the Madani government.
It featured religious talks by Selangor Mufti Datuk Anhar Opir, Penang Mufti Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Sukki Othman, Sabah Deputy Mufti Datuk Abdul Manap Lakariba, and Habib Ali Zainal Abidin.
Mohd Na'im said the programme aims to nurture love for Prophet Muhammad PBUH in line with the vision of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to continue to prosper the teachings of Islam in the country.
The "Malam Cinta Rasul 2024" programme was held at Dataran Putra last night. It was opened by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and attended by about 50,000 people.
Meanwhile, Mohd Na'im also called on guests at the celebration to pray for the prosperity and safety of Muslims in Palestine and for the speedy recovery of the Palestinians undergoing treatment at the Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital. – Bernama
