Cops tell public to lodge report over influencer reciting Quranic verses at Batu Caves

Public urged to aid investigations by filing report against Abdellarif Ouisa after videos of act which was deemed disrespectful to other religious beliefs went viral

Influencer Abdellatif Ouisa has garnered backlash after posting a video of him reciting verses of the Quran in front of the Lord Muruga statue at Batu Caves recently. – Screen grab, May 24, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have urged for the public to step forward and file a report regarding an incident involving a foreign influencer reciting verses of the Quran in front of the Lord Muruga statue at Batu Caves recently. 

In a brief post on X, authorities requested individuals to make a police report to facilitate further investigation into the matter. 

Four days ago, influencer Abdellatif Ouisa uploaded the video in question to his TikTok account @abdeentube. 

@abdeentube

[Ibrahim (Abraham)] said: “Do you then worship besides Allah, things that can neither profit you, nor harm you? Uff to you and to what you worship instead of Allah. Then will you not use reason?” #abdeen #share #tiktok #like #trending #arabic #arab #quran #tiktok #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #maleysia

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User @thesharktattoo shared the video on the platform, saying that the behaviour of the influencer, who is of Moroccan origin, was disrespectful. 

Abdellatif’s behaviour has also extended beyond the Batu Caves Temple to the Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands.  

There, he recorded himself reciting another verse of scripture with the caption: “In front of the idols!” 

Abdellatiff, an influencer famous for sharing religious content, boasts a substantial following across various social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Additionally, he holds the position of chief executive officer at Abdeen Academy, a Quran recital school, and serves as the driving force behind Hijra Thobes, a clothing label dedicated to Islamic attire. – May 24, 2024