AMANAH, during its national convention today, approved a motion to abolish “takfiri” – in which Muslims accuse another Muslim of apostasy or declare another Muslim an infidel (kafir).

The motion, tabled by Kubang Pasu delegate Asri Bahrom, was approved unanimously at the convention in Klang, attended by nearly 1,000 members.

When tabling the motion, Asri suggested four steps to eliminate the practice, which he said would cause disputes among Malaysians.

He said the four steps included urging the federal government and religious authorities and agencies in this country to take firm action against people or political parties who openly spread and practise takfiri.

“I urge parliament to review or enact laws and acts that can be the source of enforcement powers, and I ask the Education Ministry and the Higher Education Ministry to draw up a curriculum that gives correct understanding and knowledge about the matter,” he said.

When debating the motion, Kuala Pilah representative Khairul Azidi suggested a political control order be imposed on those who spread the ideology.

Women’s wing representative Soraya Salim urged the government to table a bill on racial and religious hatred to curb takfiri and extremism in Malaysia.

The Amanah national convention approved three more motions – to urge the government and Election Commission to start the redelineation of electoral boundaries, to urge the government to approve the Social Work Profession Bill, and declare solidarity with Palestinians. – Bernama, December 24, 2023.