KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22: Outspoken former mufti of Perlis Dr Asri Zainul Abidin has penned an ode in tribute to the new Sultan of Kelantan for his simplicity in demeanour and lifestyle.
YOU FIRST ... The Sultan (2nd from left) has been a welcome change in the Kelantan royal household
"For the humbleness in dress, for the demeanour in public, a feeling of being taken in by the sultan," begins the poem in Bahasa Malaysia, praising Muhammad Faris Petra, who took on the title Muhammad V since ascending the throne last year.
Faris is said to be popular among ordinary Kelantanese, and known for his simple way of dressing as well as preference to break from royal protocols.
The eldest son of the former Kelantan ruler is also said to be a frequent attendee at daily congregational prayers at the mosque.
In several lines posted on his blog, Asri reminded that a king was not honoured for the size of his palace, his powers or titles, but for his level of taqwa (fear of God), his politeness to his subjects and love for the people.
ON SAME LEVEL ... Tengku Muhammad Faris has captured the hearts of ordinary Kelantanese with his 'non-royal' ways
"A king is hated for his lack of manners, cursed for his greed, despised for indulging in luxury, forgotten for abandoning religion.
"But when a king lives a simple life, his name is mentioned (by his subjects), when a king is fearful of Allah, the people surrender their hearts (for him)," he went on, describing Faris.
41-year old Muhammad Faris was proclaimed the Sultan last September after his father, Ismail Petra, was declared incapacitated by illness.
The former sultan, through his lawyers, had earlier petitioned the Federal Court to annul the appointment. The Council of Rulers had however confirmed Faris as the rightful heir.
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