SHAH ALAM, July 17 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council’s (Mais) Credentials Committee is currently examining a written statement from freelance speaker Don Daniyal Don Biyajid, also known as Ustaz Don, regarding the content of a religious talk he delivered.
Its chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a decision will be made based on the written statement received from the preacher recently.
“We have not met Ustaz Don in person, but we have received his written statement, which is now under review by the committee. InsyaAllah, we will make a fair decision,” he said at the launch of the Hibah Card and Selangor Hibah Month programme today.
Abdul Aziz added that Mais will hold a special meeting next Wednesday (July 24) to discuss various accreditation issues, including those involving Don Daniyal.
The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has instructed the council to conduct a thorough and careful assessment regarding the accreditation issue.
“We do not want preachers to spread incorrect teachings. If they violate the rules, we will either terminate or suspend their credentials, as in Ustaz Don’s case,” he said.
On June 25, the Selangor Religious Department issued instructions to all agencies, mosques, suraus, and musallas to postpone or avoid inviting Don Daniyal to deliver any teachings on Islam at their respective premises.
This came after concerns were raised that some of Don Daniyal’s teachings or lectures might have violated several provisions of the Tauliah (State of Selangor) Regulations 2008.
— Bernama
