Anwar: Knowledge, not anger, must drive the nation forward
BANGI, Sept 27 — A country will be crippled if driven by anger, but must instead be guided by knowledge, which forms the...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that a nation must be propelled forward through knowledge, not just anger, when addressing a group of over 2,000 members from the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement, Persatuan Wadah Pencerdasan Umat Malaysia, and National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students. He stated that while spirit and emotion are essential, they must be supported by knowledge to raise public awareness and instill responsibility.
Anwar cited the late Ustaz Fadzil Noor, who argued that the Islamic cause needs knowledge to raise awareness and foster responsibility. He reiterated this point during the 3 Generations Appreciation Dinner, underscoring that building a Madani nation requires conviction, idealism, and noble aspirations, rather than supremacy, racism, or incitement.
Anwar also stressed the importance of understanding religion and faith, as being born Muslim does not guarantee knowledge of Islam. He highlighted that Islamic movements, associations, and organisations do not automatically revive the spirit of Islam and that the responsibility lies in reviving traditional knowledge. Anwar emphasized that the struggle should be based on conviction and action rather than popular support, votes, or social media acceptance.
He further stressed the importance of embracing new knowledge, such as artificial intelligence (AI), while not neglecting fundamentals like faith and morality.
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