Malaysia

Don’t fight fire with fire, counter Quran-burning through knowledge: PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says nation plays significant role in combating Islamophobia

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 15 Sep 2023 4:54PM

Don’t fight fire with fire, counter Quran-burning through knowledge: PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says copies of the Al-Quran and the translation, produced by Yayasan Restu, have been printed and distributed all over the world, particularly in the West. – Bernama pic, September 15, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia plays a significant role in the effort to counter Islamophobia, ignorance and hatred of others, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“The burning of Al-Quran due to ignorance, arrogance and a neocolonial mindset should be countered through knowledge and understanding.

“For the Muslims, it is of course through the Al-Quran,” he told the media after performing Friday prayer at Nasyrul Quran Complex here today.

Anwar said copies of the Quran and the translation, produced by Yayasan Restu, have been printed and distributed all over the world, particularly in the West.

“...so that they (Western people) have the opportunity to read, to understand and appreciate as we do in respecting other religions in this country.

“I hope through this effort, we can create a more harmonious society and (foster) better understanding and respect for humanity,” he said. – Bernama, September 15, 2023

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