According to a report in Sinar Harian, Shaharuddin said he did not want to prolong the issue.

“I don’t want to argue or prolong the issue. So, I humbly apologise to any parties I may have offended with the statement, especially DAP,” he told Sinar Harian yesterday.

Shaharuddin also explained that the sermon – where he made the accusation – was only made to make people cautious of DAP and others who have been opposing efforts to enforce shariah in the country.

“Especially their open opposition against the amendment of Act 355, recently proposed by PAS in Parliament.

“I hope that their opposition would not lead to banning the azan in mosques.

“This is because the azan and solat (prayers) are part of the shariah, which cannot be disrupted by any party in the country.”