Penang declares GISBH teachings deviant

The Penang Fatwa Committee has declared the practices, beliefs and ideology of members of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) and its affiliates deviate from and contradict the true teachings of Islam.

Penang Islamic Religious Council president Mohamad Abdul Hamid said the group was still propagating the beliefs and practices of Al-Arqam and Syarikat Rufaqa’ Corporation Sdn Bhd, both of which have been declared deviant.

“The decision is based on detailed information...