Don't exploit Quranic verses, hadiths for political gain
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Na'im Mokhtar has urged politicians not to use verses from the Al-Quran and hadiths as a tool to achieve political goals, especially during election campaigns.
He said such practices should be avoided, especially in matters that require consultation with religious authorities such as the mufti departments or state Islamic bodies.
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