KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The sanctity of the Quran must always be upheld as it serves as the ultimate source of divine guidance for Muslims, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said.
He said mocking or insulting the Quran was an irresponsible act that could hurt the religious sensitivities of Muslims.
Responding to the viral issue concerning the word “lighad”, which appears in Verse 18 of Surah al-Hasyr, Zulkifli said the word meant “tomorrow” and had a contextual meaning pertaining to preparations for the Hereafter.
“The term carries a specific meaning in the Quran and should not be distorted or made a subject of mockery by associating it with other words in a manner that demeans the religion.
