KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 – Inter-racial and inter-religious conflicts should be checked to ensure they do not spiral out of control, said former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
He said there was still no signs there could be a greater understanding between the Islamic and Western worlds.
“We also know conflicts within the Muslim community has contributed to the community being weak. It is a stumbling block to the progress of several Islamic countries,” he said after being conferred an honorary doctorate on Islamic etiquette at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s convocation in Bangi near here today.
Abdullah said the world now was faced with various conflicts concerned with race and religion, besides challenges in the economy, disease outbreaks, food crisis and climate change.
“A concerted effort is needed by all to tackle these challenges in the interest of mankind,” he said.
He added that Muslims of the 21st century were more aware of their shortcomings and were determined to overcome them.
In connection with this, he said the Islam Hadhari (civilisational Islam) concept could be practised to attain greater understanding and peace among various peoples.
“The concept gives priority to the acceptance of universal values and is no way against the tenets of Islam or any other religion,” he said. – Bernama
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Dun use Islam Hadhari as a SILED to cover your incompetence.