The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has recorded statements from individuals who allegedly performed zikir (remembrance) in an unusual manner at a cemetery in Setapak, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
Based on the statements of the individuals concerned, a report had been submitted to the Federal Territory Mufti Department for follow-up action.
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Based on the statements of the individuals concerned, a report had been submitted to the Federal Territory Mufti Department for follow-up action.
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00:00The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department, or JAWI, has recorded statements from individuals
00:07who allegedly performed zikr, or remembrance, in an unusual manner at a cemetery in Setapak
00:13recently.
00:15Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Religious Affairs, Datuk Dr. Mohammad Naeem
00:20Mokhtar said, based on the statements of the individuals concerned, a report had been submitted
00:26to the Federal Territory Mufti Department for follow-up action.
00:30He said, if it is found that the action is against the teachings of Islam, then JAWI
00:35will submit a report to the Sharia Prosecution Department for further action.
00:40A 23-second video showing a group of individuals performing zikr in a loud and unusual manner
00:47at a cemetery in Danao Kota, Setapak on December 26, raising concerns among the public, especially
00:55within the Muslim community.
00:58On the same day, Wangsa Maju District Police Chief ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail confirmed
01:05receiving a report regarding the incident.