With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many muslim leaders have been vigorously drilling their fellow muslims to not participate in this event. The Islamic party named PAS is especially unhappy about this event.
PAS Youth chief Nasrudin Hasan At-Tantawi reportedly said the sate governments in Kedah, Kelantan and Selangor had directed the local authorities to work closely with the police and Rela to check on immoral activities during that period of time which they believe is the 'day of immorality'. Other than that, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has decided to launch anti-Valentine's day campaigns which urges muslims to abstain from celebrating this event. Flyers are also being handed out in the middle of the day which provides details about the immoralities of Valentine's Day. There also have been videos and lectures by muslim leaders that explains why muslims should not participate in this event and that it is not in their culture to embrace this day. One of the reasons is that many people, teenagers especially, tend to go wild and drunk during parties which may lead to unwanted pregnancies. This may lead to abortion or baby dumpings.
"Well-known motivator Siti Nor Bahyah Mahamood had also commented on Valentine's Day saying "immoral activities, partying and unmarried couples associating in private are traditions of the Christian community"." - The Star
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