“Membaca berita ahli politik; tikam menikam sesama sendiri, benci-membenci dalam mengejar kuasa, curahan wang dan harta kerana pangkat semata, dedah mendedah keaiban masing-masing dan berbagai lagi menjadikan dada kusut dan serabut.”
FORMER Perlis Mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin ranting about politicians on his blog. (Source: Orang Politik! Berbaloikah Ini Semua, Minda Tajdid, 22 Mar 2009)
“I have received offers from three political parties. I was not keen before, but after what happened to me, who knows.”
Asri, when asked if he was considering entering politics after being arrested by the Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor for preaching without a permit. (Source: Embattled Dr Asri to fight back, The Star, 5 Nov 2009)
“If all avenues are closed and I cannot speak unless I am doing so on a political platform, then I will have to rethink my next move. I hope this won’t happen.”
Asri, announcing the possibility that he might enter politics. (Source: Asri may join politics to continue preaching, The Malaysian Insider, 9 Nov 2009)
“Saya kira lebih sesuai Dr Asri main peranan sebagai ulamak non-partisan.”
Kulim-Bandar Baru Member of Parliament Zulkifli Noordin from Parti Keadilan Rakyat, suggesting that Asri was better off staying out of politics. (Source: Dr Asri Jangan Cebur Diri Dalam Politik – Zulkifli Noordin, Bernama, 9 Nov 2009)
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