Insulting Prophet Muhammad’s Companions Constitutes Major Sin - Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Insulting the companions of Prophet Muhammad is haram (forbidden) and constitutes a grave sin, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Zulkifli Hasan

“Insulting them is tantamount to insulting those who stood with the Prophet in upholding Islam,” he said in a Facebook post today.

He further said that the companions of Prophet Muhammad are the best of generations, as praised by Allah SWT, and reminded all parties to respect and love them while refraining from slandering them.

“Guard your tongue and writing from defaming the honour of the companions of Rasulullah,” he said.

Pasir Puteh Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Nik Muhamad Zawawi Salleh was previously reported to have made a statement that appeared to insult and ridicule the authority of several companions of Prophet Muhammad.

Meanwhile, PKR Religious Strengthening and Understanding Bureau (BiPPA) chairman Amidi Abdul Manan, in a statement, urged Nik Zawawi to give an immediate explanation over his remarks.

He also urged PAS to apologise to the Muslim community in the country following the statement by Nik Zawawi, who is also the party’s Syura Ulama Council secretary, which was alleged to contain accusations against the companions of Prophet Muhammad, thereby tarnishing the purity of Islam.

Amidi said that should Nik Muhammad fail to provide an explanation, the PAS leadership would need to clearly state its position on the matter.

“The peope were shocked by a statement containing lies against the companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) issued by Nik Zawawi, and we are still awaiting an explanation even after more than 24 hours since it circulated in the public communication domain.

“Islam in Malaysia is threatened not by the diversity of religions, races and cultures, but by the poor conduct of individuals who claim to be heirs to the prophets’ duties yet show disrespect towards his companions,” he said.

--BERNAMA