"You need to be responsible and show that Islam is for the good of all" Said Tok Mat To Zakir Naik

Source: The Star Online

SEREMBAN: Controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik must take responsibility if what he had said during a recent event in Kota Baru was seditious and could adversely affect race relations in multiracial Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic).

The Umno deputy president said Dr Zakir would need to face the process of law if he had indeed uttered seditious remarks because the freedom of speech accorded under the Federal Constitution was not absolute.

"You can be anyone including an ulama (Islamic leader) or a statesman, you are not at liberty to ridicule the status, standing or the nationality of any race in Malaysia.

"And for you, Dr Zakir Naik – you are a famous preacher and you have been treated with so much respect here.


"So you need to be responsible and show that Islam is for the good of all," he said.
Mohamad said if Dr Zakir was unable to do that, then he should not blame the Malaysian government if it decides to act.

However, Mohamad said the government should look at all angles before deciding on asking Dr Zakir, who is a permanent resident, to leave.

"Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is facing a difficult situation. If he does not ask him to leave, then he will be seen to be endorsing what Dr Zakir said, which would be seen as being disrespectful of other races in Malaysia.

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