Indian imam expelled from Singapore over remarks against Christians and Jews
The Muslim cleric, who pleaded guilty to inciting hatred on religious or racial grounds, apologised. For Home Affairs Ministry, no one can preach or create divisions.
Singapore (AsiaNews) – The Indian-born head of a Singapore mosque has been fined S$ 4,000 (US$ 2,862) for making offensive remarks towards Christians and Jews in a Friday sermon.
The religious leader, who pleaded guilty to inciting hatred on religious or racial grounds, will be repatriated.
During Friday prayers on 6 January, the cleric, Nalla Mohamed Abdul Jameel Abdul Malik, said, “Grant us help against the Jews and the Christians,” the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on its website.
The case became public in February when someone from the congregation posted a video recording of the sermon on Facebook.
On 31 March, the 46-year-old apologised in the presence of 30 leaders of different religions, expressing great remorse for the malaise, tensions and divisiveness caused by his words.
“Any religious leader from any religion who makes such statements will be held accountable for their actions,” the MHA statement said.
Under Singapore law, acts that are prejudicial to races or religions can be punished with up to three years in jail, a fine, or both.
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