The faith of Muslims who adhere to the Sunnah Waljamaah teachings should be given serious attnetion because if not contained, it can cause disunity.
Sekong State Assemblyman Datuk Samsudin Yahya said programmes and seminars must be held to explain the concept of the true faith to the Muslim community.
"It is relevant to discuss the faith because there are many outside threats with potential to damage the faith of Muslims such as deviant teachings.
"In the past, our country was shocked by the spread of the al-Arqam teaching. Today, we are being threatened by Shia teaching which is contrary to Islam," he claimed when opening a discourse on the Muslim faith, here today.
Samsudin said individuals or groups who have good understanding of the Muslim faith should take a more creative approach in addressing the issue.
The programme organised by the Malaysian Islamic Dakwah Foundation (Sabah Zone) was attended by 650 participants.
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