ALOR STAR, Malaysia (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - THE state government's move to enact an anti-Shia law has received the blessings and support of the Kedah palace.
Sultan of Kedah Council of Regency chairman Tan Sri Tunku Annuar Sultan Badlishah urged the state government to deal with Shia teachings in a royal address when opening the 13th state assembly here yesterday.
He said except for Sunnah Wal Jamaah, other Islamic teachings were banned.
Tunku Annuar urged all quarters to work together to deal with the issue instead of politicising it.
"Shia teachings are rejected by the national and state Fatwa councils.
"As such, the government should take action against those who spread them.
"The sanctity of Islam, the sovereignty of the rulers' institution, the credibility of the state Constitution and the rights of all the races, which are enshrined under the Federal Constitution, should not debated."
Before opening the state assembly sitting, Tunku Annuar inspected the guard of honour at Dataran Wisma Darul Aman here.
Menteri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir had announced that the state government would table a bill to empower religious authorities to enforce an anti-Shia law.
Tunku Annuar reminded all parties to refrain from activities in mosques or surau that threatened the unity of Sunnis.
He urged the Kedah Islamic Council to ensure that mosques and surau were used as platforms to promote unity among Sunnis.
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Sultan of Kedah Council of Regency chairman Tan Sri Tunku Annuar Sultan Badlishah urged the state government to deal with Shia teachings in a royal address when opening the 13th state assembly here yesterday.
He said except for Sunnah Wal Jamaah, other Islamic teachings were banned.
Tunku Annuar urged all quarters to work together to deal with the issue instead of politicising it.
"Shia teachings are rejected by the national and state Fatwa councils.
"As such, the government should take action against those who spread them.
"The sanctity of Islam, the sovereignty of the rulers' institution, the credibility of the state Constitution and the rights of all the races, which are enshrined under the Federal Constitution, should not debated."
Before opening the state assembly sitting, Tunku Annuar inspected the guard of honour at Dataran Wisma Darul Aman here.
Menteri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir had announced that the state government would table a bill to empower religious authorities to enforce an anti-Shia law.
Tunku Annuar reminded all parties to refrain from activities in mosques or surau that threatened the unity of Sunnis.
He urged the Kedah Islamic Council to ensure that mosques and surau were used as platforms to promote unity among Sunnis.
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