The Malaysia Insider
February
17, 2014
Police
have issued a "final warning" to critics of last week's Friday sermon
issued by the Department of Islamic Development, or Jakim, warning Muslims
against celebrating Valentine's Day because it is "associated with
elements of Christianity and vices that are prohibited in Islam.
Inspector-General
of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar (pic) said criticising the sermon could
incite public anger.
Khalid
added that non-Muslims have no right to comment on the sermon which was meant
only for Muslims.
"I
give the final warning and reminder to those who try to cause public anger,
because that matter can threaten their safety," he was quoted by Utusan
Malaysia, adding that police would take stern action against critics of the
sermon.
In
the sermon, Jakim reminded Muslims not to celebrate Valentine's Day as it will
lead to social problems such as drinking and baby-dumping.
"Social
gatherings such as these are seen as a step towards the rise of social problems
like cheating, mental confusion due to the influence of alcohol and
baby-dumping," Jakim said.
An
anti-Valentine Day campaign called "Mind the Valentine's Day Trap"
was launched on Wednesday by Jakim director-general Datuk Wan Mohamad Sheikh
Abdul Aziz, who said that while Islam has nothing against the celebration of
love, it opposes immoral activities that coincide with the celebration.
We
accept and celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, for example, to
commemorate our love for our parents.
At
the same time, however, Islam rejects anything, even from the Eastern culture,
if it contravenes Islamic teachings, he added.
The
National Fatwa Council during its 71st conference six years ago had issued an
edict which said that the spirit of Valentine's Day celebrations is
associated with elements of Christianity and vices that are prohibited in
Islam.
February 17, 2014.
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