KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants students who are huffaz (Quran memorisers) to be equipped with true Islamic teachings to prepare them to face groups that are Islamophobic and those who sow hatred through Islam in the country.
He said this is because Islam in the country is at a crossroads due to these groups which tarnished the sanctity of Islam.
“That’s why these children (huffaz) continue to be the focus of our practice. (I’m) confident our future is bright. Hold firm to the belief that the message of Islam is the truth, the message of Islam is the message of justice, one that unifies with compassion and love… this is what we must stand for.
“We understand the rights of non-Muslims, but they should not bring in Western Islamophobic views… cannot speak about Islam. So, we must oppose these parties,” he said.
The Prime Minister said this when speaking at the 24K Huffaz Gathering at Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan.
The Prime Minister said Malaysia also faced the threat of groups which promote Islam with hatred and only consider those aligned with them as good.
“Everyone else is not good. If the government is evil, then only their own tribe and group are good. This kind of tribalism will destroy the society’s pillar of strength.
“So, we must face these two issues, on one hand, Islamophobia, and on the other hand, those who consider themselves as the only Islamic group,” he said.
On the 24K Huffaz Gathering, the Prime Minister said that the MADANI Government also prioritised the future of tahfiz students by providing them with more opportunities to venture into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with the collaboration of all ministries.
“Why do we need TVET? Because investors are coming. Because Malaysia is the most important platform in Southeast Asia for semiconductors. Then, there is artificial intelligence. We are providing opportunities because we do not want our huffaz to be left behind,” he said.
