00:00An advisor to the Johor Islamic Religious Council has urged Muslims to offer advice
00:06courteously following an incident in Johor where a man allegedly slapped a non-Muslim
00:11for eating in public during Ramadan.
00:14Nougat Dhot said such an act is not only against the law but also tarnishes Islam's image
00:20as a religion of compassion and kindness.
00:24He emphasized that Islam does not advocate the use of force in offering advice or spreading
00:29its teachings.
00:30Instead, Prophet Mohammed exemplified a gentle, wise and considerate approach in his preaching.
00:38Nougat stressed that non-Muslims have the right to eat and drink in public during Ramadan
00:43as long as it is done respectfully, without intent to insult or provoke.
00:49Police have launched an investigation into the incident under Section 323 of the Penal
00:54Code for Voluntarily Causing Hurt, punishable with imprisonment for up to a year, a maximum
01:00fine of 2000 ringgit or both upon conviction.
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