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A local entrepreneur is horrified to learn that a photo of her has been linked to a self-proclaimed alleged prophet recently exposed by The Straits Times (ST).
According to the woman, she discovered that a photo with her in full view, said to have been taken a year ago while volunteering at a charity bake sale, is circulating on social media in connection with the exhibition.
On Monday (November 9), ST published an investigative story on a self-styled Islamic religious leader. The former massage therapist reportedly proclaimed himself a prophet who could speak directly to God and said that gambling is allowed to help those in need, even though it is forbidden in Islam.
Supposedly, he has also married five spiritual wives, prompting several men to blame the supposed prophet for ending their marriages.
The woman filed a police report on Tuesday, fearing that the released photo gave the impression that she is linked in some way to the man.
“I wish to state that I am not involved in any way with the alleged activities or group such as those mentioned in the Straits Times report,” she stated in a Facebook post, adding that she will consider taking legal action against anyone who hints at participating in the case.
The Singapore Islamic Religious Council (Muis) is conducting investigations into the self-described prophet once again after issuing a formal warning to the man in 2018.
Muis issued a statement Tuesday, clarifying that he is not a qualified or registered religious teacher under the Asatizah Registration Scheme. It is considered a crime to conduct a religious school without being registered with Muis.
“While Muis cannot independently verify whether they actually took place, practices such as having ‘spiritual wives’, gambling to help others and describing himself as a prophet are clearly deviant and a distortion of the Islamic faith,” wrote the advice. urging members of the public with relevant information to come forward and assist in investigations.
