Respect Family Institution, Avoid Public Exposure - Zulkifli 

TUMPAT, May 31 (Bernama) -- The institution of marriage and family must be respected and protected without exposing a spouse’s faults in public or on social media, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

He said matters involving religious rulings should be referred to the relevant authorities to ensure the advice provided is accurate and does not mislead the public.

“Treat the family institution as a noble one that must be protected. Conflicts should be resolved privately and not shared publicly or online, in order to preserve the dignity and harmony of the household,” he told reporters.

He was met after officiating the closing ceremony of the Panglima Gayong Cross-Cultural Gathering with Pendekar Kelantan-Kedah at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Kubor (1) here today.

Zulkifli said the government has introduced several initiatives to strengthen the Islamic family institution, including pre- and post-marriage courses.

“Although post-marriage courses are voluntary, we have received an encouraging response, as the modules and syllabus incorporate views from experts in various fields.

“What we need now is not only to enforce laws to address family-related issues, but to equip the public with knowledge and guidance so they can manage their families more effectively,” he said, commenting on the trend of couples using social media to pronounce divorce in public, either directly or indirectly.

On a separate matter, Zulkifli advised the public not to purchase smuggled cattle for sacrificial rituals in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha.

He said the qurban ritual should be conducted lawfully and respectfully to ensure the sacrifice is accepted by Allah.

-- BERNAMA