Evidence from raids may clarify faith of GISBH followers - Jakim

Items seized during the fourth phase of Ops Global, conducted by the police and several agencies including the Islamic Development Department (Jakim), could serve as supporting evidence in determining the faith status of GlSB Holdings (GISBH) followers.

Jakim director-general Hakimah Mohd Yusoff said this evidence would form the basis of a report to be discussed in the upcoming National Islamic Religious Affairs Council (MKI) Muzakarah Committee session from Sept 24 to 26.

“The MKI Muzakarah’s decision regarding the doctrine of the GISBH group will serve as a guide for state religious authorities in issuing fatwa and facilitating the prosecution of the group’s teachings in the Syariah Court,” she said in a statement on Jakim’s Facebook page.

Hakimah said Jakim appreciates the cooperation of all agencies involved, particularly the police, in helping them compile evidence for the probe.

“We also extend our gratitude to state Islamic religious departments for their continuous cooperation to ensure the determination of the faith and syariah status of GISBH followers can be done conclusively.

“Under the direction of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, Jakim remains committed to ensuring that the Islamic faith and syariah adherence in Malaysia align with the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah,” she said.

Hakimah stressed that any attempts to threaten the purity of Islamic teachings would be addressed through the collaboration of all parties.

Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said that several pamphlets containing elements believed to be contradictory to Islamic teachings, along with items deemed superstitious, were seized at GISBH-related premises across Peninsular Malaysia.

Among the items seized in Kelantan, Malacca and Penang were six books suspected to be linked to al-Arqam, a movement declared deviant by the National Fatwa Council in 1994.

- Bernama

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