Thursday October 19, 2006
Let Fatwa Council decide, says Rais
JELEBU: The Fatwa Council, and not individuals, should determine whether Aidilfitri entertainment programmes are contrary to Islam, said Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
Referring to Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria’s comment that entertainment which contained elements of immorality tainted the holiness of the fasting month of Ramadan, Rais retorted: “Which dance or song is contrary (to Islam)?
“The mufti has made such comments before, which sometimes places the Government in a difficult position because no one dares to respond.”
Speking to reporters after a buka puasa function and presentation of donations in Kampung Bandar Tinggi on Tuesday night, Rais said the Cabinet was mindful of such comments.
The ministry, he added, regarded Harussani’s words as his personal opinion and not that of a mufti bound by the Fatwa Council.
He said Harussani’s comments could confuse the people and disrupt harmony in society. – Bernama
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