Source:
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/is-pas-for-or-against-militancy-asks-dap-lawmaker#sthash.zqN7Xuwt.dpuf
(15/9/2014)
PAS should be steadfast with its principles,
especially against violence, instead of sending out conflicting messages,
a DAP lawmaker says today.
Segambut
MP Lim Lip Eng was referring to statements from several PAS leaders who
had expressed their admiration for the late Lotfi Ariffin (pic), who had died
fighting in the civil war in Syria.
Following
reports of his death, PAS central committee member Nik Abduh Nik Aziz described
Lotfi as a “martyr”, according to The Star.
Nik
Abduh, the son of PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, paid
tribute to Lotfi on his Facebook page.
"When
Lotfi revealed his involvement with the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq forces,
PAS wasted no time in expelling him from the party," Lim said.
"Furthermore,
the Islamic party issued a statement saying it did not condone its members
getting involved in armed activities.
"But
now that Lotfi is dead, it appears that several PAS leaders have made a U-turn
and agree with the path of militancy.
"This
has caused confusion over the party's stand on militancy and violence,"
Lim said.
He
said the upheaval in the Middle East had given birth to various terror and
militant groups, some of which had vague origins.
"PAS
should be more careful before supporting any militant groups, or militant
individuals."
Lim
said the path chosen by Lotfi had been his own choice, but it did not mean that
violence should be encouraged.
"The
true path forward is with democracy and a struggle for justice and freedom
without bloodshed."
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