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Anwar says 'inaccurate interpretation' of Quran, hadith, led to intolerance
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PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today noted that "inaccurate interpretations" of certain Quranic verses and hadiths or teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW had partly contributed to obstacles in interactions between Muslims and non-Muslims.

Responding to questions raised at a regional conference on peaceful co-existence, Anwar said: "I do not in any way believe that Islam reaffirms, condones cruelty (kezaliman) towards any person."

"Which ulama made such interpretations?...


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