Consensus To Share Resources In Preserving Islamic Image

Bandar Seri Begawan - Representatives of the 3rd Muzakarah of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore Religious Ministers (MABIMS) have reached a consensus to share all energy and resources in dealing with global issues that effect the Islamic Image.

In an interview, Pehin Dato Awang Haji Salim, the Syariah High Court Judge stressed the importance of religious education to hinder immoral activities.

Pehin said religious education and practices should be enhanced so as to keep at bay activities related to drugs and vices such as AIDS and prostitution.

In short, religious education should be given to every individual through families and educational institutions.

He added that scholars need to learn and understand and keep abreast of the science of life and biotechnology.

In this way, they can explain with utmost clarity pertaining to syariah laws, particularly by holding firmly to principles so that Muslims will not deviate from abiding by Allah's commands.

Haji Abdullah bin Mat, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) Director of Dakwah, said to make decisions relating to life sciences and biotechnology is one of MABIMS' priorities, including ensuring sustainable food supply for the 1.2 billion Muslims around the world.

At the same, he stressed on the importance of upholding the image of Islam.

Drs. H. Mudzakir MM, the Director of Islamic Religious Management of the Ditjen Bimas Islam and Haj Coordinator of the Religious Department of Indonesia, underscored that proper family guidance would help to shape a happier household and create harmony among family members.

“A strong family would, in turn, help to develop the country,” he added.

He said this was what was agreed in the meeting and members would strengthen this principle.

Meanwhile, a representative from Singapore Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) felt that MABIMS is now heading towards a more relevant direction while maintaining Islamic religious principles in a multiracial environment.

“Whether they are Muslims or not, together they should be protecting the security and well being of the Muslim ummah,” he said. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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