Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Tosrin Jarvanthi today lodged a police report about a viral statement uploaded by an individual on Facebook ridiculing the permission to allow a 12-person congregation to perform Friday prayers in Johor.
The state executive councillor filed the report at the Kulai District Police Headquarters at 9am. Kulai police chief Supt Tok Beng Yeow confirmed receiving the report.
When met by reporters after filing the report, Tosrin (photo) said the individual’s action disrespected the sanctity of Islam and violated the order issued by Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
“It is in contempt of Islam and a violation to the order decreed by the Johor sultan because the 12-person congregation was approved by His Highness and was decided by the Johor Islamic Affairs Fatwa Committee.
“It feels like this decision is looked upon as trivial and people are ready to make judgements without thinking about the consequences,” he said, adding that he hoped for an immediate investigation and stern action against the individual.
The Facebook posting has been viralled since it was believed to have been uploaded by the individual on May 13.
On Wednesday, Tosrin had notified that the state is allowing 12-person Fridays prayers in mosques and suraus, starting yesterday and throughout the conditional movement control order period. - Bernama
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