‘Oppression must not be justified’: Fadhlina hits back at Hadi’s remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — In response to PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's remarks during the Melaka State Election campaign, PKR Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has criticized the justification of oppression based on religious sentiments. Fadhlina emphasized that Islamic teachings never grant rulers moral immunity, citing the Islamic principle of al-adl (justice) that requires everyone to be treated justly, irrespective of their religious, racial, or social background.

She further warned that corruption and abuse of power remain forms of oppression and must be opposed. Fadhlina expressed regret over the exploitation of religious sentiments in politics, which undermines trust among people of different faiths. Her comments came in response to Hadi's claim that an Islamic ruler, albeit wicked, would never be as oppressive as a non-Muslim ruler.