KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 – No government should be allowed to justify injustice in the name of religion, said PKR Women’s Chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.
She stressed that religious beliefs should never be used to protect leaders from criticism or excuse wrongdoing.
Fadhlina said Islam places great importance on justice and fairness. She explained that the principle of al-adl, which means justice, applies to everyone regardless of religion, race or position.
She also stressed that corruption and abuse of power are forms of injustice that must be challenged.
In a Facebook post, Fadhlina expressed disappointment over the use of religious sentiments in political discussions. She warned that such actions could damage public trust and create divisions among Malaysia’s multireligious communities.
Her remarks came in response to a statement by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang during the Melaka state election campaign.
Hadi was reported to have said that an Islamic government, regardless of how bad its leadership might be, would never be as unjust as a non-Muslim government.
However, Fadhlina argued that a leader’s religious identity should not determine whether their actions are considered fair or unjust.
She maintained that every government must be judged based on its integrity, actions and commitment to justice.
Her statement also highlights the importance of responsible political discussions, especially in a country with different religious and cultural backgrounds.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
