PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar (pic) has criticised those who continue to manipulate religious and racial issues to weaken parties that are not aligned with them.

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) described them as irresponsible, saying that their actions in spreading slanderous news, making accusations and throwing insults will only cause the people to be divided.

He said the national- level Maulidur Rasul celebration brings great meaning for Muslims to appreciate and practise the essence of all the teachings by Prophet Muhammad based on knowledge and wisdom.

“Among the prophetic attributes of the Prophet are Siddiq (True), Honest, Tabligh (Convey) and Fatonah (Wise), which are the values to achieving Al-Falah as a true Muslim,” he said in his speech in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration here yesterday.

The event, themed “Al-Falah Pemacu Malaysia Madani”, to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, was graced by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail were also present.

Mohd Na’im said Malaysia has its own “compass” in appreciating the uniqueness of the country’s cultural, racial and religious diversity.

He added that the spirit of unity in plurality rooted in the Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara will shape a national identity that is patriotic, tolerant and responsible.

This, he said, is essential to strengthen the well-being of society, which is the core value of Madani Malaysia.

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