Malaysia’s Shura and Mapim Condemn Military Coup Attempt In Turkey

Kuala Lumpur, 11 Shawwal 1437/16 July 2016 (MINA) – Sekretariat Himpunan Ulama Rantau Asia (SHURA) and the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organization (MAPIM) irrevocably and strongly condemn the military coup attempt by reportedly a minority military coup in Turkey broadcast yesterday.

They urge the PM of Malaysia to express his solidarity with Presiden Erdogan and also call on all the Malaysian Member of Parlimen to reject the coup.

“This is an anti Islamic and anti people coup under the guise of human rights and democracy. We see this as an attempt to covertly undermine the will of the Turkish people to develope the nation to become a strong Islamic nation,” said The President of MAPIM Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid to Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA).

He said that it is not too distance to perceive the attempt to take over the goverment by military force as a conspiration between anti Erdogan groups within and outside Turkey.

“The Turkish leadership under Tayyeb Erdogan has been seen as a challenge to the western powers and also by the Zionist Israel movement to halt the growing strength of the AKP lead government,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of SHURA Abdul Ghani Samsudin said The international credibility of Turkey especially amongst Muslims all over the world has given high hopes of a Muslim nation that could rekindle the glory of Islam in terms of good governence, the building of strong spiritual and moral values amongst its people, developing economic progress, strong defence, advance in education, science and technology, active and well organised local and internatiobal civil societies.

“The military coup attempt is indeed an attempt to curb the potential strenght of Turkey at the world stage. Erdogan’s leadership has proven to be a consistent steering of Turkey to face the heavy challenges both from within and also from outside,” said Abdul Ghani.

He said SHURA and MAPIM stand in solidarity with the leadership and the people of Turkey to resist the military coup and to pursue efforts in strenghthening unity of the ummah through a strong people base movement and good governence.

“We call on all Muslims around the world to reject the military coup attempt to plunge Turkey to a state of instability,” he said. (L/R05/R03)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)