Hasan: Non-Muslims not marginalised by Jati
Posted on February 9, 2012, Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR: The non-Muslim community should not feel marginalised by non-governmental organisation (NGO) Jati that will be officially formed on Feb 21.
Former Selangor PAS commissioner Datuk Dr Hasan Ali said although Jati’s struggle focuses on upholding Islam, the Malays and Rulers (IMR), the rights of non-Muslims are guaranteed under the Federal Constitution.
“Non-Muslims must not feel marginalised. Under the constitution, not a single person is left out or not given the space, comfort and rights in this country.
“Don’t worry, Islam and the Malays don’t marginalise others. The rulers are the point of solidarity, togetherness and convergence,” he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama and Bernama TV here recently.
Hasan who was sacked from PAS on Jan 9 said Jati’s formation is eagerly awaited by the Muslim community claiming that thousands of people are keen to join the NGO.
“People have been asking me where to get the forms, has it been formed, its website and so on. Alhamdulillah.”
Hasan who was PAS vice-president for five years said Jati’s structure is being created and will be led by a president though it is not a political body.
“There is no pressure as the button is being pushed by itself. Our forte is the Islamic faith and Malays who reflect the purity of Islam.”
Although Jati is not politically motivated, members will not be prevented from joining up or individually become candidates at the next general election.
Asked whether it would compose of big names, he said it depends on views of individuals but most are activists.
Hasan stressed that Jati is not another Islam-based political party. — Bernama
