From mufti to minister: Who is Zulkifli Mohamad, the Islamic scholar now in Putrajaya? | Malay Mail

From mufti to minister: Who is Zulkifli Mohamad, the Islamic scholar now in Putrajaya?

Thursday, 12 Mar 2020 05:43 AM MYTDatuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri is sworn in as senator at Parliament March 10, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

A man who believes in dialogue and reason, Zulkifli has always spread the message of peaceful co-existence in a plural society like Malaysia’s, and often denounced acts of ethnic and religious provocations. While Zulkifli drew flak over the meet, he maintained his stance and stated that Islam is open to discussions and dialogue with other religions, in order to reach common goals.

The session was organised by charity group Pertu­buhan Kebajikan dan Kesihatan Umum Malaysia together with social activist Syed Azmi Alhabshi. “A reminder to all not to ‘pour oil into the fire’ as this could cause much greater damage. This issue needs to be handled very carefully.

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