Political Quotes

“in fact, the Prime Minister speaks eloquently about Hadhari Islam, meaning ``civilisation Islam,'' meaning religion should be directed toward good, toward progress and toward development--all consistent with the Tenets of Islam. The Prime Minister recently took this message in a powerful address before the World Council of Churches. I will quote a couple of topics in his speech. He said: Islam Hadhari is an approach that emphasises development, consistent with the tenets of Islam, and focuses on enhancing the quality of life. It aims to achieve this via the mastery of knowledge; the development of the individual and the nation; the implementation of a dynamic economic, trading and financial system; and the pursuit of integrated and balanced development to develop pious and capable people, with care for the environment and protection of the weak and disadvantaged. Further, he said: Malaysia's experience and our promotion of Islam Hadhari also clearly demonstrate a progressive attitude towards relations with non-Muslim minorities and between gender. Our approach does not threaten the rights of non-Muslims. In fact, we celebrate the diversity of our respective cultures and heritage. Those of other faiths in Malaysia, although a minority, have never been persecuted and there is no tolerance in my administration for discrimination and prejudice against any religious group. I am a Muslim, but I am also a leader of all Malaysians--whatever their faith.…”