Politik jual pahala

In Malaysia, as in many countries, political parties with various ideologies strive to attract followers. This includes nationalism, socialism, secularism, and religious ideals. These ideologies are shared with the public to garner support for their agenda, believing it to be best for everyone. However, to maintain support, manipulation through religion is often employed.

Emotions are manipulated using concepts like reward, sin, heaven, and hell. A religious party leader recently responded to criticism about the slow progress of the country he governed for 36 years by stating that they are not prophets. He claimed to be imperfect, but when other governments, whether federal or state, lag behind, like during the recent flooding in Selangor, why do his supporters not criticize them?

Everything cannot be solved in a single day, we are not prophets, can we? Recently, another party leader posted on Facebook that a former Prime Minister, Najib Razak, who paid a RM50 million fine, could earn rewards by helping him. He linked his donation and associated assistance to helping others as a way to ease their burden. This is a reminder of the good deeds taught since childhood, such as giving to a mosque, helping orphans, feeding the poor, and more.

We've learned these since a young age. However, when this charity is associated with a political figure accused of wrongdoing by a court, the situation changes slightly. Is every act of charity towards everyone the same? Politicians should teach their followers the purpose of their donations, not just their value and amount. The donation should benefit the ummah, bring benefits and blessings to the nation, religion, and country.

From an eternal justice perspective, is this action fair? If someone helps their supporters, they receive rewards. If they help others, they commit a sin. As long as the opposition exists, everyone will justify their actions. When good times come, quotes are taken to sanctify it, and if a place is flooded, it is a test from Allah.

This is shameful if we think rationally. I wonder where his supporters will be taken. Perhaps some supporters who feel embarrassed by this statement. The issue of Najib's fine money reward is not a simple matter. In religion, reward and punishment are fundamental considerations. People do good deeds hoping for divine rewards, while avoiding evil due to fear of retribution. But why do you call reward a bargaining chip for buying things at the supermarket? It's absurd.