Jais probes viral post alleging Muslim took part in non-Islamic religious ritual

Selangor's Islamic Religious Department (Jais) is probing a viral post alleging a Muslim individual participated in a non-Islamic religious ritual, violating Islamic law. Jais Director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad revealed the investigation has commenced under Sections 4 and 10 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995, which pertain to acts of worship in contravention of Islamic law and bringing Islam into disrepute.

However, Jais has yet to confirm the act occurred during the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves, Selangor, as claimed in the post. They are also open to the idea that the post might be the result of superimposed editing or AI manipulation. Mohd Shahzihan stated Jais would scrutinize various aspects of the case, including the incident's location, to ascertain their jurisdiction and take prompt action under applicable laws.

He emphasized that matters concerning Muslims' Islamic faith in Selangor are treated with utmost seriousness, and each piece of information or complaint will be investigated professionally, firmly, swiftly, accurately, and fairly. Earlier reports suggested the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) was addressing the dissemination of several videos allegedly showing a Muslim person engaging in non-Islamic religious rituals.

Dr Zulkifli Hasan, the minister, confirmed his department had taken note of the videos, which were also linked to alleged acts of worship and the use of specific mantras.