PETALING JAYA: Trailers of a movie that mocks and insults Islam and Prophet Muhammad have brought Umno and PAS together in condemning the film.
The film Innocence of Muslims has stirred anger across the Muslim world and a California-based Israeli who calls himself Sam Bacile has claimed ownership of the film.
His name, however, has been revealed to be a pseudonym and the filmmaker has reportedly gone into hiding while the film's cast and crew claimed they were “grossly misled” about the film's intent and purpose.
In Libya, demonstrators attacked an American consulate and killed ambassador Chris Stevens and three other foreign service workers.
Umno Youth criticised the movie, saying it was “an obvious wild provocation, insolent and had marred ties and tolerance between religions”.
It, however, added that any reaction and criticism against the film should be in line with the teachings of Islam.
“Umno Youth condemns the film and the reaction which has caused the death of the US ambassador to Libya,” it said.
PAS Youth said it would lead mass protests outside state mosques after the Friday prayers today and hold a major demonstration next week.
Its chief Nasrudin Hassan said they would also march to the US Embassy to hand over a memorandum of protest next Friday. He urged the US to take action against the filmmaker and compel him to publicly apologise to Muslims worldwide.
“We are disappointed and strongly condemn this film, which has incited anger among Muslims.”
Regarding Tuesday's attack in Libya, Nasrudin said: “This is the implication when you provoke. We cannot control the anger of Muslims, but we will conduct our own protests peacefully and with control.”
Sources: The Star
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