Johor continues Kaaba mats probe, forms 'Allah' word misuse committee

Zikri KamarulzamanPublished: Apr 16, 2024 12:44 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2024 1:59 AM

The Johor State Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) is continuing a probe on mats bearing the image of the Kaaba, despite clarification that they were “mini prayer mats” and not floor mats for wiping feet.

At the same time, the state is also forming a committee to tackle the misuse of the word Allah.

On the Kaaba mat issue, Johor Islamic religious affairs executive councillor Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said...

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