Zairil, who is MP for Bukit Bendera said Hadi’s increasingly narrow-minded world view was “disconcerting”, and that the latter’s call for others to unite against DAP showed his priorities as a Muslim leader were all wrong.

“Shouldn’t Muslims first unite against injustice, oppression, corruption and sectarianism (assabiyah)? Is that not what is demanded by Islam?

“Hadi is practising narrow sectarianism in declaring DAP as enemies even though DAP has nothing against Islam. In fact DAP supports Islamic principles such as justice, freedom, equality and respect for human rights.

“We believe Islam is a force for good, and should not be abused by certain people for political purposes,” he told FMT.

Earlier this week, Hadi urged Malaysian Muslims to unite against DAP and ensure the party did not get a chance to govern the nation.

The PAS leader said DAP had no right to form the government as the Chinese only made up 30 per cent of the population compared to Muslims, who made up 60 per cent.

“The DAP has bigger plans, more than just controlling companies, and a united Muslim community can ensure the country is governed by the Malays,” Hadi had warned.