An Islamic religious teacher, or asatizah, has been counselled by a regulatory body after he posted an allegation that asatizahs opposing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community had been issued warning letters. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the...
He made the comment on April 30 but has since deleted it.
Still, Muis and ARB said the comment was “misleading”, and the ARB met with the asatizah to address the allegation and remind him of their earlier advice, adding they would “continue to guide and counsel such asatizahs who have shown sincere remorse for their actions”. The joint statement added that warning letters, such as the one issued in this case, are not given out frivolously.
Reiterating Muis’ stance that marriage in Islam can take place only between a man and a woman, and that any other form of sexual relationships and unions are forbidden in the religion, the statement emphasised that the ARB has never issued a warning letter to asatizahs because of their beliefs that Islam does not condone homosexuality or that same-sex marriage is a sin.
“Asatizah must also treat others, despite their differences, with love, care, respect and compassion, and radiate blessings to all,” it said.In an interview for the CNA documentary, Regardless Of Sexuality, Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir said: “If we focus on the theological aspect to it, there is the question of sin. But there is also the question of compassion, the question of empathy, the values that go along with certain religious positions.
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