{
  "id": 17941139,
  "title": "Performing non-Islamic religious ritual: 21-year-old man to be charged tomorrow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/performing-non-islamic-religious-ritual-21-year-old-man-to-be-charged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T09:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129144/performing-non-islamic-religious-ritual-21-year-old-man-to-be-charged-tomorrow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 21-year-old Muslim man will face legal proceedings for allegedly performing rituals of another faith, according to the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS). The suspect, along with his 52-year-old mother, is set to appear at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court in Kuang, Selangor, on November 4, 2026, at approximately 10 am. The charge stems from Section 4 (Improper Worship) of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. JAIS Director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad emphasized the seriousness of the matter, stating that the department will proceed based on the law and the facts of the case. The investigation was launched following reports of the individual's participation in non-Islamic religious rituals during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves.",
  "summary": "A YOUNG Muslim man who sparked controversy after performing religious rituals belonging to another faith is set to be charged in court tomorrow. The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) stated that the 21-year-old man will be charged at the G...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}