BATU PAHAT, Aug 16 — Muslims have been urged to observe proper conduct and good morals and refrain from immoral behaviour, especially in places of worship such as mosques and surau.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan, said mosques and surau are sacred places that must be respected and whose sanctity must be preserved.
“Remember, whatever we do is seen by Allah SWT. We cannot escape accountability, and Allah SWT will judge all our actions and wrongdoings.
“I urge everyone to observe proper conduct, uphold good morals and comply with the law,” he told reporters after officiating at the closing ceremony of the Syariah Lawyers’ Sports Programme (SUKPES) at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) here today.
He was speaking in response to questions about a case involving a former mosque caretaker and a married woman who were accused of attempting to engage in illicit sexual relations in a mosque mortuary in Melaka.
Meanwhile, Zulkifli said continuous efforts were being made to educate and guide people of all ages, from young people to senior citizens, on compliance with Islamic law and the importance of good character through a range of programmes at mosques and surau, as well as social media campaigns, including those aimed at strengthening families. — Bernama
