By Sheeda Fathil
SHAH ALAM, Sept 17 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) has directed that all research findings and discussions related to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) be presented to the Selangor Fatwa Committee.
Mais chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said this is necessary to swiftly address concerns regarding GISBH’s involvement and its networks in spreading teachings that deviate from Islam.
“Mais has been conducting research on GISBH’s involvement in the dissemination and practice of deviant teachings from Islam since 2020.
“In fact, this issue has been discussed seriously in several discussions and meetings within the Mais committee before news of the case went viral recently,” he said in a statement today.
Abdul Aziz said that based on its findings, GISBH’s involvement with the al-Arqam group and its networks has been prohibited under several fatwas dated February 4, 1993, August 11, 1994, and December 21, 2006.
“This is in accordance with Section 47 of the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) Enactment 2003,” he said.
To this, Mais reaffirmed its strong commitment to combating faith-related issues, including the spread of deviant teachings, to prevent their continued prevalence in Selangor.
Abdul Aziz emphasised that Mais and all Islamic affairs agencies in Selangor will not compromise with GISBH, its networks, or any parties involved in such faith-related offences.
“A coordinated effort among all relevant agencies will be intensified to ensure enforcement actions are taken against those committing such criminal acts,” he said.
GISBH has been embroiled in controversy following police raids on 20 premises, including care centres and charitable homes, under its management on Wednesday (September 11).
During the raids, police rescued 402 children and teenagers aged between one and 17 years old, and arrested 171 individuals managing the premises for further investigation.
