Islamic Extremists Rally Against the Rise of AROPL in Malaysia
- Joseph Dean McGowen
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In a dimly lit mosque hall in Penang, Malaysia, on the evening of November 30, 2025, a clandestine gathering unfolded—one that the mainstream media has conveniently overlooked, or the government and religious bodies are purposefully hiding. Organized by the State Islamic Religious Department, the event at Masjid Abdullah Fahim in Seberang Perai Utara featured Ustaz Dr. Mohamad Zaki bin Abdul Halim, the Deputy Mufti of Penang's Department of Islamic Affairs, as the sole speaker. Clocking in at just under 42 minutes, this "awareness program" was no casual sermon; it was a targeted assault on what authorities deem "deviant teachings," with the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) squarely in the crosshairs.
Dr. Zaki's address, captured on video and discreetly circulated via Facebook and Telegram, painted AROPL as a burgeoning menace to Malaysia's religious fabric. Declared heretical by Malaysian Islamic bodies, AROPAL's gospel has been outright banned, its members rounded up in street arrests and home raids. Yet, here's the twist that has officials sweating: despite these crackdowns, AROPL is not fading—it's flourishing. The Royal Malaysia Police have admitted to a surge in followers within the country, mirroring the movement's global expansion. As Dr. Zaki warned his audience of Sunni Muslims, this "threat" to harmony isn't just theoretical; it's gaining real momentum, infiltrating communities and challenging the status quo.
The program's suggested title, "AROPL Threatens Malaysia’s Well-Being," says it all. But why the secrecy? Why hold such conferences away from public scrutiny, only to leak them through backchannels? It's clear the Islamic council and Malaysian government are rattled, fearing that their fatwas and rulings won't stem the tide of a religion that promises peace and light in an increasingly divided world, and that with the growing support from international human rights agencies--along with the international media coverage from AROPL, will expose the radical extremism within Malaysia.
In an upcoming follow-up article, we'll peel back the layers of a deeper conspiracy orchestrated by the Malaysian government and its religious enforcers against AROPL and its revered leader, Aba Al-Sadiq. The truth is emerging—don't miss it.