KUALA LUMPUR: Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has voiced his opinion on the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's corruption cases, emphasising that it should not be compared to any aspects of Islamic law.
In a statement today, the Islamist party's chief said such selective discharge is non-existent because the eyes of the religious law do not see the status or someone's social class.
"Therefore, the selected concept of DNAA, especially when involving interventions with nobility and government officials, where pardons or releases are granted, cannot be equated with the methods and provisions found within Islamic Sharia law, which is oriented towards the hereafter and emphasises justice regardless of one's status," the Marang member of Parliament said.
Hadi further pointed out that while man-made laws draw inspiration and guidance from religious laws, they are not equivalent to each other.
Hadi also questioned why such a procedure was not applied to the unfortunates that crossed their path with the law.
"On the other hand, DNAA was executed in a multi-million corruption allegation against a rich man who is facing the trial proceedings that are yet to be concluded," he added.
Two days ago, during parliamentary proceedings, Hadi expressed that Islam firmly condemns corruption and requires those accused of wrongdoing to undergo a fair trial until its conclusion.
Without mentioning any party, Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said it is inaccurate to claim that there is no concept of DNAA in Islam.