HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, reminded the public not to turn social media platforms into venues for arguments and shaming others, as these actions only contribute to division and conflict.
Sultan Ibrahim also warned against extremism and the issues of race and religion.
“Do not shame others or viral shameful contents, as this will only cause division and conflict,” said His Majesty at the national-level Maal Hijrah 2024/1446H celebration at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
The King emphasised the importance of Malaysians exercising caution when seeking religious knowledge on social media, ensuring the content is authentic and from authoritative sources.
Sultan Ibrahim expressed concern about the spread of misleading and inaccurate information related to Islam online, noting that society now often turns to platforms like Facebook and TikTok for religious learning instead of traditional methods such as reading books and attending mosque classes.
“The Islam practiced in our country is based on the teachings of Ahl al-Sunnah Wal Jamaah. However, I have noticed a proliferation of diverse Islamic beliefs and teachings, creating a ‘rojak’ (mixed) situation. This only serves to divide Muslims.
“Let us not be misled by teachings driven by personal interests. If this trend continues, how can Muslims unite? Please reflect on this carefully. I can only remind you; the choice is yours.”
Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, was also in attendance. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, as well as Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Naim Mokhtar were also present. – July 7, 2024
