The leaflets urge the Muslim ummah to prepare provisions, heating facilties, and gas for a year. Such a call is appropriate and not contrary to faith in Allah, the sermon warned.

But one must remember that calling people to do something without sound reasoning and responsibility can bring about negative leaflets to the country's stability, either in the areas of economy, politics or living as a community.

From the economic viewpoint, the act of hoarding and monopolising goods may take place because of the e-mail. This could bring an economic downturn and unrest to the nation.

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