Sultan of Pahang warns against repeating past mistakes that lead to division

Sultan of Pahang, Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has warned the people against repeating past errors that could lead to division and weaken religion, race, and the nation. He stated that history shows nations crumble not from external enemies, but from internal discord.

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History proves that a nation does not fall solely due to the strength of its enemies, but rather due to divisions among themselves.

The Sultan emphasized that Muslims and Malays must remain united to defend the sanctity of Islam, preserve their dignity, and respect the Malay monarchy, which he described as the pillar of national stability and harmony. He cautioned that division among Muslims would weaken their voice, while infighting among Malays would erode their inherited dignity.

Conversely, he noted that unity based on knowledge, etiquette, justice, and compassion would not only defend religion and race but also build a more prosperous state for all citizens, regardless of their background. The Sultan made these remarks during a thanksgiving ceremony and the inauguration of a new mosque in Kampung Desa Murni, coinciding with his 67th birthday celebration.

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If Muslims continue to be divided, their voices become weaker, while quarreling Malays will erode the dignity inherited from their ancestors.

Furthermore, Sultan Abdullah cautioned that freedom of speech should not be used as a pretext to insult religion, mock Islamic practices, or question matters agreed upon within the Federal Constitution. He expressed concern over individuals openly belittling Islam, disrespecting Malay institutions, and inciting division.

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Do not be too eager to defend your group and forget to defend religion. Do not be too busy finding fault with your brethren and forget to build strength together.

"Do not be too eager to defend your group and forget to defend religion. Do not be too busy finding fault with your brethren and forget to build strength together," he urged. He invoked the Malay proverb, "United we stand, divided we fall," calling it a time-tested formula for national strength. The Sultan stressed that differing political views should not cause division but should be managed with wisdom and mutual respect.

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United we stand, divided we fall. This saying is not just a legacy of old words, but a formula that has built the strength of the nation for generations.