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Malaysian party faces backlash for linking political support to heaven

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A Malaysian political party, PAS, is facing criticism for implying that supporting the party guarantees entry into heaven. Party officials stated that supporters are guaranteed paradise, with one official suggesting that dying while defending Islam and supporting PAS leads to heaven. This statement has drawn sharp rebuke from other Muslim lawmakers who argue that salvation is dependent on divine mercy, not political affiliation. AI

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Malaysian party faces backlash for linking political support to heaven

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    PAS slammed in Malaysia for linking heaven to support for party

    Malaysian politicians have slammed a Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) party leader for claiming that those who join the Islamist party would “certainly” go to heaven. Among them, Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar, said in a social media post on Tuesday: “PAS’ office is not an im…

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