We Condemn The Bar Council & Are Very Angry At Them

The Malaysian Insider:

Pas opposes Bar council's 'Conversion to Islam' forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 - Pas said today the party is opposing "in the strongest terms" the plan by the Bar Council to organise a forum on 'Conversion to Islam' scheduled to take place on Saturday.

Pas President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said if the Bar Council proceed with the forum, it could give rise to suspicion and tension in the relations between Muslims and members of other faiths, as well as undermining the country's harmony, which would not be beneficial to anyone.

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Our Comment:

1. Some of the lawyers in the Bar Council think that they are smart and experts in law. So, they are indirectly trying to question and test the Syariah laws and its provisions in the Constitution of Malaysia. They think that Islamic matters pertaining to religious conversion, inheritance, marriage, etc. can be addressed by the civil courts.

2. We condemn these lawyers for their abusive and irresponsible acts for holding the forum. We are very angry at them for not being sensitive and considerate enough to the feelings, sentiments and norms of the Muslims in Malaysia. Because of this handful of lawyers, the Bar Council's reputation has been tarnished.

3. All Islamic matters shall be addressed in the Syariah courts. The civil courts do not have jurisdiction over these matters as specified in the Constitution of Malaysia.

4. The Bar Council should have conducted the forum in a different approach instead based on an inter-faith dialogue like the one mooted by the King of Saudi Arabia in Spain recently.

5. We do not mind if Islam and Islamic issues are discussed among experts in this way for the masses to see and participate. This approach will bring more good to the people rather than adverse effects.

Best Regards.........