The party’s information chief, Nasrudin Hassan, described the event as a provocation that challenges the sensitivities of Muslims in Malaysia.
“We can never forget the sufferings of Muslims caused by the atrocities of Israel. Now, they seek to create an extreme provocation to Muslims by organising Jerusalem’s Jubilee on Malaysian soil.
“This Jewish culture should never be allowed to take root in our country. The government must take stern action. Don’t challenge the sensitivities of Muslims. Don’t rile this Malay land with this Zionist Christian activity,” he warned in a post on Facebook accompanied by a poster of the upcoming event.
“Lately, the enemies of Islam have been playing rough and are growing bolder. Now, they are targeting Malaysia. They want to build a den here. All the ummah, rise before it’s too late.”
The assembly, carrying the theme “Nations of the Golden Gate Aligning with Jerusalem’s Jubilee”, is scheduled to be held from June 15 to 18 at the Calvary Life Assembly (Chinese).
Zionist Christians refer to a group of Christians who believe the return of the Jews to the holy land in Jerusalem fulfils a biblical prophecy and heralds the “Second Coming” of Jesus to save mankind.
They based this belief on the Old Testament which is the source of Jewish teachings.
The event in Malacca is organised with the cooperation of a Petaling Jaya-based group called “Elim Freedom”, which also reveres the role of Jerusalem. Another organiser is the Jerusalem House of Prayer For All Nations (JHOPFAN), an organisation based in Israel founded by American pastor Tom Hess.
According to the organisers, Melaka was chosen to host the assembly because Asean – Association of Southeast Asian Nations – is celebrating its 50th Golden Jubilee this year.
“Why not in Malaysia?” says Christianity Malaysia, a Christian portal which carried a write-up on the assembly.
“Christian hearts cry out for the presence of God among us. Indeed, God has announced through his prophets on the destiny of Malaysia as a multiracial nation and catalyst for the revival of Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific and nations in the Golden Gate segment,” it wrote.
The Golden Gate refers to the eastern entrance of Haram al-Sharif or Temple Mount in Israeli-occupied Jerusalem, where the Al Aqsa Mosque is located, a religious site holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.