KUALA LUMPUR – The Moroccan influencer who recently stirred controversy by reciting Quranic verses in front of Lord Muruga in Batu Caves and the Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands is also alleged to have committed various acts of sexual misconduct in the Netherlands.
The online Dutch publication Alien Mag has recently published an article accusing Abdellatif Ouisa of sexually targeting recently converted or underage Muslim women.
The influencer with a significant presence on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok is said to have sent sexually explicit messages to women on social media.
Referring to a social media chat screenshotted by a woman named Imane, Abdellatif via his account AbDeenTube requested a video chat, to which she replied: “You’re that very religious guy, aren’t you? This doesn’t match your values, does it?”
After Imane shared the screenshot on Facebook, she began receiving messages from other female social media users accusing Abdellatif of inappropriate behaviour.
Together with two other women who claim to also be victims, Laila and Sabirah, Imane launched a Facebook group for other victims to come forward and share their stories.
According to Alien Mag, the Facebook group saw women sharing stories about the influencer ranging from sexually explicit messages to groping during Quran lessons.
Abdellatif is well-known for his religious content on social media, where he preaches about Islam to members of the public.
He also claims to be the chief executive of Abdeen Academy, a religious school that teaches Quran recitals, and also runs Hijra Thobes, a clothing brand.
Alien Mag says that Abdellatif uploaded a video to respond to the allegations, merely stating that he has made mistakes in the past and that God will deal with his accusers.
Recently, Abdellatif drew controversy in Malaysia after reciting verses of the Quran related to idol worship in front of Hindu and Buddhist statues in the country.
His actions sparked anger within the Hindu community, leading the civil society group Global Human Rights Federation to file a police report at the Sentul police station last night.
In reaction to the outcry, Abdellatif uploaded an apology video on TikTok, citing the influx of hateful messages he had received on social media.
Abdellatif said that although he recorded his video in front of the Lord Muruga statue, he was unaware that the deity was considered a god by Hindus.
“I thought it was a historic place for everyone, and every tourist can recite and make content there.
“I did this and did not expect it would hurt the Hindus, and I apologise.
“It was not my intention to hurt anyone with my recitation of the Quran,” Abdellatif said.
Scoop has reached out to Abdellatif for comments at the time of writing. – May 25, 2024
