Jais probes allegations of a Muslim taking part in another religion's rituals
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is investigating a viral social media post about an individual believed to be Muslim who allegedly took part in religious rituals of another faith that contravene Islamic law.
Selangor's Islamic Religious Department, JAIS, is probing allegations that a Muslim individual participated in rituals of another religion, which contravenes Islamic law. JAIS Director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad stated that the department has launched an investigation under specific sections of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.
These sections pertain to acts of worship in violation of Islamic law and actions that bring disrepute to Islam. However, JAIS has not yet confirmed whether the individual performed the act during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves, Selangor, as claimed in a viral post. The department is also exploring the possibility that the post might have been manipulated through superimposition or AI technology.
Additionally, JAIS is examining other aspects of the case, such as the location of the incident, to ascertain if it falls within their jurisdiction to take further action under applicable laws. JAIS emphasizes the seriousness with which they take issues concerning the faith of Muslims in Selangor and assures that all information and complaints will be dealt with professionally, thoroughly, and fairly.
Reports suggested that the Prime Minister's Department's Religious Affairs division and authorities are also taking action following the circulation of video clips alleging a Muslim individual engaging in non-Muslim religious rituals, which may also involve the use of certain incantations.
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