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Jakim probes claim of idolatry, immoral rituals in motivational event
A Facebook user claims that activities included stripping, dancing, drinking a mysterious drink, and rituals described as 'sacred bath' and 'rebirth'
Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the department is working to ensure all information from its investigation is thoroughly verified before taking legal action. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: The Islamic development department (Jakim) and Selangor religious authorities are investigating a motivational event allegedly involving idolatry (syirik) and immoral rituals.
Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the department is taking public concerns seriously and is working to ensure all information gathered from the investigation is thoroughly verified before taking legal action.
“The Madani government, through Jakim and the state religious authorities, is firmly committed to addressing issues that impact the Muslim community, especially those affecting family values, moral conduct, and the preservation of Islamic principles,” he said in a statement.
The motivational event, aimed at a Malay audience, involved about 50 female participants and was held in Shah Alam on Sept 27-30 last year. It gained public attention after a Facebook user claimed that troubling events occurred on the final day.
According to the netizen, the session took a disturbing turn when a female speaker entered wearing a bikini, proceeded to strip naked and began dancing with members of her group.
Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the department is taking public concerns seriously and is working to ensure all information gathered from the investigation is thoroughly verified before taking legal action.
“The Madani government, through Jakim and the state religious authorities, is firmly committed to addressing issues that impact the Muslim community, especially those affecting family values, moral conduct, and the preservation of Islamic principles,” he said in a statement.
The motivational event, aimed at a Malay audience, involved about 50 female participants and was held in Shah Alam on Sept 27-30 last year. It gained public attention after a Facebook user claimed that troubling events occurred on the final day.
According to the netizen, the session took a disturbing turn when a female speaker entered wearing a bikini, proceeded to strip naked and began dancing with members of her group.
They then allegedly encouraged participants to follow suit, removing their clothes after being given a mysterious drink. Participants were also reportedly instructed to take part in rituals described as a “sacred bath” and “rebirth”.
The user added that a formal complaint was lodged and evidence was also submitted to the authorities but no action seemed to have been taken.
Jakim has since urged the public, especially Muslims, not to be influenced by teachings or lifestyles that deviate from Islamic values or clash with local cultural norms.
It called on the public to cooperate with religious authorities by reporting suspicious or inappropriate activities to ensure such cases are addressed effectively.
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kt remarks:
Wow, wish I was there. Maybe that event was meant for non-Muslims like me.
Sounds like it was a fun event.
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