KUALA LUMPUR – The PAS Syura Council, in its meeting on January 27, accepted the appeals of three former Perlis assemblymen whose party memberships were revoked last month.
PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin confirmed that the appeals involved Saad Seman (Chuping), Fakhrul Anwar Ismail (Bintong), and Mohd Ridzuan Hashim (Guar Sanji), local media reported.
Hashim explained that the decision to reinstate the three members was based on several factors, primarily the teachings of the Quran, which emphasise unity and brotherhood rather than expulsion without compassion.
“The mercy of Allah SWT and reconciliation should be prioritised, not stirring anger within the party.”
He further stated that the decision was also in line with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad SAW, where repentance and forgiveness should precede punishment, as demonstrated in the Hadith of al-Ghamidiyyah and Juhainah.
Additionally, Hashim referred to Islamic jurisprudence, which asserts that “harm should be removed.” He explained that the absence of representatives for three constituencies resulted in significant public harm, a situation which the party could not ignore.
“The welfare of the people must not be sacrificed for the sake of administrative firmness,” Hashim added. He stressed that Islamic governance aims to preserve unity, maintain internal trust, and manage differences without destroying the party.
Hashim also reminded that PAS, as an Islamic movement, has granted significant authority to the Syura Council and the Mursyidul Am to safeguard the constitution and ensure that PAS’s principles are upheld in its actions and administration.
“The Syura Council must act with fairness, be conciliatory, and foster forgiveness to unite divided members, especially in Perlis, so that the conflict does not persist. Scholars should not fuel the flames of hostility,” he said.
Earlier, PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang had announced that the three assemblymen’s memberships were immediately suspended after they were accused of signing a statutory declaration (SD) withdrawing their support for the then Perlis menteri besar, Mohd Shukri Ramli.
Abdul Hadi explained that this decision was made during a special meeting of PAS’s central working committee on December 24 of the previous year, held at the PAS President’s office in Rusila, Terengganu.
In a separate statement, PAS Ulama Council chief Ahmad Yahaya clarified that the Syura Council did not make a final decision on the appeals as the matter fell outside its jurisdiction.
The seats of Ridzuan (Guar Sanji), Fakhrul (Bintong), and Saad (Chuping) were officially declared vacant after their membership was terminated.
Hashim had previously expressed that while he did not oppose the punishment, he felt the decision was made hastily without the matter being referred to the Syura Council for proper deliberation. He added that any disciplinary measures should be based on Islamic wisdom and should serve as an educational tool when addressing wrongdoing. – February 1, 2026