PAS calls on Muslims to oppose rock concerts

PAS calls on Muslims to oppose rock concerts

PAS Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says the matter isn't about politics but is a religious issue.

The PAS Youth comment came the day after American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish held a concert at the Stadium Bukit Jalil. (Twitter pic)
PETALING JAYA:
PAS Youth has warned against continuously organising concerts, and called on Muslims to oppose such events.

The wing’s chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari also said such events would only invite the “wrath of Allah”.

Ahmad, who is Pasir Mas MP, added: “Don’t provoke Muslims. “This isn’t about politics, or partisan politics. This is a religious matter.”

His posting on Facebook was made in the wake of a concert held by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish last night.

The concert itself drew criticisms from fans who complained about the poor seating arrangements at Stadium Bukit Jalil, with some saying that they could barely see the superstar.

The Islamic party had previously condemned concerts held in the country by various international performers.

In 2016, it had called for a Selena Gomez concert to be banned, alleging it promoted “Western culture and hedonism”.

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