KUANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Tuesday said the 1Malaysia concept was Islamic in character, especially its content and objectives, which were similar to the Constitution of Medina.
The prime minister said when put into practice, 1Malaysia would make the country more peaceful and its society more harmonious.
He said the Constitution of Medina (also known as the Charter of Medina) was the first Islamic constitution which prioritised and protected the religion, gave justice to all communities and protected the minorities, and allowed religious freedom, all of which were principles contained in 1Malaysia.
"Therefore, we must do what is best for the Muslim community and be fair to the non-Muslims. Hopefully, this way, we will be devout Muslims and this is also part of 1Malaysia," he said at a breaking of fast organised by the Selangor Umno Liaison Committee in Kampung Setia, here.
The Constitution of Medina was a political agreement made by Prophet Muhammad with the people of Medina who comprised various groups, including the Muhajirin, Ansar and Jews so as to forge understanding, mutual respect and unity among them.
On fasting, Najib said the third tenet of Islam was a challenge for Muslims, including the leaders, because they were able to feel what the destitutes and poor went through, and so should make them realise to help the less fortunate.
"If the spirit to struggle for and champion the plight of the destitutes and poor is imbibed, they will become more respected and better loved leaders.
"This is what we should strive for as leaders...we must be prepared to continuously serve the people, especially the poor and needy."
He said Muslims must avoid being arrogant and greedy, but instead be humble, caring and loving, besides doing good thing like forging and maintaining unity.
Najib, who is also Umno president and Selangor Umno liaison chief, and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor performed Maghrib, Isyak and Tarawih prayers with those present at the breaking of fast.
The prime minister also handed out Ramadan contributions to 120 senior citizens, the poor and hardcore poor, as well as 40 mosques in the Gombak and Selayang parliamentary constituencies to carry out religious activities during the holy month.
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