PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said the proposal was in line with Islamic principles and could be implemented if both parties, currently discussing Malay and Muslim issues, agreed to it.

In Islamic law, hudud usually refers to the class of punishments which are fixed for certain crimes, including theft, robbery, illicit sex, alcohol consumption and apostasy, where punishment for these offences are corporal in nature.

Qisas (law of retaliation) refers to offences that involve bodily injury or loss of life, the punishment of which is death or imprisonment, but compensation in the form of money or property is accepted if the guardian of the victim forgives the offender.

The Kelantan Mentri Besar was speaking to reporters after launching a building fund for the Baraah mosque yesterday.

Based on the spirit of democracy, all quarters, including Umno and the Chinese and Indians, could discuss and give their views towards better understanding of Islam and its laws, he said.

However, what was of utmost importance to him was ensuring the success of the PAS-Umno dialogue first before discussing the future of the Muslim community.

On Perak Umno liaison chief Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali’s offer for PAS to form a new coalition state government with Barisan Nasional, Nik Aziz said the matter would be discussed at the party’s Central Working Committee meeting today.

- Bernama -