PAS youth and Isma have raised concerns over the upcoming concert by British rock band Coldplay on Nov 22, claiming it was insensitive in view of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
PAS youth deputy president, Muhammad Hanif Jamaluddin said the government should repent and learn from what happened during the "disgusting The 1975" concert in August, when the band's lead singer kissed on stage and also criticised the constitution and laws in Malaysia.
He questioned why the government was providing space for singers with LGBT and atheist ideologies.
"The world is in solidarity and angered by Zionist tyranny against the Palestinians with Muslims praying to Him (Allah) for the safety of the Palestinians.
"It is feared that such a concert may evoke His wrath. This is related to the sensitivity of Muslims who view concerts as false entertainment contrary to the struggles and solidarity of Muslims with Palestinians," he said in a statement.
Malaysian Muslim Solidarity (Isma) meanwhile, urged the authorities to reconsider the concert
"Holding this concert at a time when our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine are suffering immense hardship is insensitive and disrespectful," said Isma's Ulama Council (Muis) chairman Datuk Zamri Hashim.
He also called on all Muslims to refrain from attending the concert and to redirect their attention and support towards those affected by the crisis in Palestine.
"We urge all Muslims to prioritise the plight of our fellow Muslims in Palestine. Their sufferings should be our concern and we must support them in any way possible," Zamri stressed.
The Coldplay concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium is part of the band's Music of the Spheres World Tour.
The group has a significant fan base in Malaysia, with many eagerly anticipating their concert. - The Vibes, November 16, 2023
