KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Popular but controversial Muslim preacher Ahmad Dusuki Abdul Rani, better known as UAD, is not allowed to conduct religious classes in Selangor even after the High Court cancelled the state Islamic authority’s revocation of his teaching certification.
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said it respects the court’s decision, which was based on procedural non-compliance during the accreditation withdrawal process.
He added that the council stands firm in revoking the freelance preacher’s Islamic teaching accreditation, which was done at the behest of the Selangor Sultan who is also the head of Islam in the state.
“The ruling by the High Court in Shah Alam did not at all touch on or dispute the revocation of the accreditation of the Selangor Sultan’s decree to not grant recognition to teach Islam to any political activist”.
The Mais chairman added that the revocation was also based on a security screening issued by the police.
Ahmad Dusuki is also president of Pertubuhan dan Pendokong dan Pencinta Ulama Malaysia, dubbed Geng Ustaz.
He has also been vocal in criticising the Madani government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“The Sultan of Selangor’s decree is still in force in Selangor,” Abdul Aziz said.
He added that Mais will not appeal the High Court’s decision because it would be moot to do so since Ahmad Dusuki’s Islamic Islamic teaching qualification had expired on June 30.
Abdul Aziz urged the public against speculating about the revocation, which he said could sow discord among Muslims and hurt public perception towards Islam.
Ahmad Dusuki posted his response to the court ruling on Facebook two days ago, praying for God to bless his legal team with success and guidance.
