JOHOR BAHRU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) today called on members of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) to adopt the concept of ‘tasamuh’ - an Arabic term meaning ‘tolerance’ or ‘open-mindedness’.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National Al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Competition (MTHQK) 1443H/2022, he said this meant that there should be an attitude of acceptance and mutual respect for the various religions and cultures practised in the country.
He said the diversity of cultures and customs in Malaysia was a uniqueness that should be celebrated, thus creating a peaceful and prosperous society.
“Any culture that is not against the Islamic faith can be accepted without any stigma and discrimination,” he said, adding that tasamuh was the main basis of uniting a multi-religious and multi-cultural society. — Bernama
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