Jakim to let JAIPP probe apostate couple first
Published on: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Kuala Lumpur: The case of a couple who declared themselves apostates and allegedly insulted Islam on Facebook has to be investigated by the Penang Islamic Religious Department (JAIPP) before any action can be taken by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), said Jakim Director-General Datuk Othman Mustapha. He said Jakim will look into the matter including providing counselling to the couple after getting the reports from JAIPP and the enforcement authorities."We must find the best way to get them back on the right track. I find a lot of offers have been made to the couple for discussions on their action.ADVERTISEMENT "So we have to get close to them to find out their problem and treat them well, we do not know what transpired and how they were hurt," he said.He was speaking to reporters after attending the Muslimah Carnival and Yayasan Anak-anak Yatim Sultanah Haminah (YAYSH) aid presentation ceremony which was graced by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah at the Federal Territory Mosque here, Saturday. Othman was asked to comment on media reports on Thursday that Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia (MAPIM) had lodged a police report against Sharifah Farlearton and her husband, who had declared themselves apostates and allegedly insulted Islam on Face book. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The couple who have five children and are now believed to be living in Melbourne, Australia had claimed to have left Islam for almost a year. ADVERTISEMENT In an interview with local newspaper (Berita Harian), Sharifah Farlearton claimed to have a change of heart about Islam because she was not satisfied and disappointed over several things. – Bernama