Police give final warning to critics of Jakim’s Valentine Day’s sermon
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- Police give final warning to critics of Jakim’s Valentine Day’s sermon
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.
