Wrong to preach Islam in non-Muslim houses of worship, mufti told
Group says Terengganu cleric must respect rights of all individuals.
(The Vibes) – AN umbrella body representing non-Muslim religions has criticised Terengganu mufti Datuk Mohamad Sabri Haron over news reports that quoted him saying Muslims are allowed to enter non-Muslim houses of worship to propagate Islam.
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism (MCCBCHST) stated that Sabri’s claim could lead to feelings of ill-will, disharmony, hatred and enmity among followers of different religions.
“The Terengganu mufti’s claims that Muslims are permitted to enter places of worship of other religions to preach Islam may affect the sanctity of non-Muslim places of worship and create a hostile atmosphere, potentially leading to a disturbance of peace,” the council said.
“If the purpose of entering a place of worship is to foster unity and promote interfaith relations and understanding, then it should be welcomed,” the council continued. “But if the visit’s intent is to propagate one’s own faith at another faith’s place of worship, it becomes offensive, potentially affecting the sanctity of the place and causing disharmony.”
