Hudud and Qisas laws on the way

The implementation of hudud and qisas laws would mean the creation of a theocratic Islamic state. It certainly involves in changing the nation’s Federal Constitution and will create great impact toward Malaysia’s social-political scenario and multiracial community.

The proposal draws attention of various sections of Malaysia’s multiracial community and the public can’t resist thinking what is the say of DAP or something else.
PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat announced that PAS proposes to implement hudud and qisas laws, among other things in the country should the PAS-UMNO merger become a reality.

He said the proposal was in line with Islamic principles and could be implemented if both parties, which were now having ongoing discussions on Malay and Muslim issues, agreed to it towards forming a new political entity.

In Islamic law or syariah, Hudud usually refers to the class of punishments which are fixed for certain crimes, including theft, robbery, illicit sex, alcohol consumption and apostasy, where the punishment for these offences are corporal in nature.

Qisas (law of retaliation) refers to offences that involve bodily injury or loss of life, the punishment of which is death or imprisonment, but compensation in the form of money or property is accepted if the guardian of the victim forgives the offender.

Nik Aziz said in the “muqabalah” spirit between PAS and Umno, firstly, the cooperation in forming a new political entity must be based on Islam, including implementing Hudud laws as required by the religion.

“What worries me is that if the pact materializes, there’ll be people trying to sabotage it by putting up an independent candidate who is against the proposal, to challenge our candidate,” the Kelantan Menteri Besar told reporters after launching a building fund for the Baraah mosque in town today.

He said based on the spirit of democracy in the country, all quarters including Umno and the Chinese and Indians could together hold discussions and give their views towards better understanding of Islam and its laws.