KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed receiving a report about a group of people performing zikir (recital of phrases or prayers) in an unusual manner at a cemetery in Setapak.
Wangsa Maju police chief Asst Comm Mohamad Lazim Ismail told Bernama that the report was lodged by a member of the public after a video of the group engaging in the activity went viral.
“The incident is believed to have occurred at 10.05am on Saturday, with the video starting to circulate online later that afternoon,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He said a police report was received at 4.23pm on Saturday and that the case had been referred to the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) for further investigation.
The 23-second video shows a group of individuals performing zikir in a loud and unusual manner at a cemetery in Danau Kota, Setapak, which has raised concern among some sections of society, especially the Muslim community.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has advised all parties against speculating about the incident.
He urged the public to leave the matter to Islamic religious authorities and confirmed that Jawi has been instructed to conduct a detailed investigation.
“My office will not compromise on any acts or practices that are clearly against Islamic teachings.
“Those with information are encouraged to provide relevant details to Jawi to assist in the investigation,” he said in a statement yesterday.
