PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has responded to a mufti’s remarks over his “man-made” party, saying that there are human inventions that must be used to uphold religion.

Penang Mufti Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor argued last week that the concept of an Islamic party is "man-made" so Muslims are not compelled to give their support.

Hadi used the analogy of air travel to Mecca to...