By Sheeda Fathil
SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — More than 40 cases of deviant teachings that are actively spreading erroneous doctrines both physically and online in Selangor are being closely monitored by state authorities.
Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said his agency is constantly monitoring these groups and individuals attempting to deviate from the teachings of Islam.
“In general, we in Selangor are striving our utmost to monitor cases of deviant teachings and at the same time try to rehabilitate those involved.
“In Selangor, we have Baituliman, an organisation established to rehabilitate these individuals. We have scholars who will assist in guiding them back to the right path,” he said.
Aziz said this in his speech during the Media and Strategic Partners Appreciation Ceremony as well as the launch of Mais’ Fidyah Payment Awareness Month 2024 at Concorde Hotel, here, yesterday.
While acknowledging difficulties in tracking down individuals involved in spreading deviant teachings, Aziz expressed hope that they would immediately cease and return to the true teachings of Islam.
“The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) and police are also cooperating in monitoring and identifying groups and individuals involved. To date, over 40 have been reported in the state.”
Among the deviant teachings being monitored are Asma Al Husna, Millah Abraham, Sittah Annur and Rasul Melayu.
Meanwhile, Aziz said Mais is targeting RM14 million in fidyah collection this year, after successfully collecting RM12.5 million last year, surpassing its initial target by RM1 million.
Fidyah is a religious donation made in Islam when a fast is missed or broken, which will then be used to help those in need.
Aziz said the month-long campaign on fidyah payment from February 13 to March 11 is meant to provide understanding and awareness to the community on their responsibilities in carrying out their duties.
He added that Mais is working together with 298 strategic partners to help distribute fidyah directly to those in dire straits.
