Kuala lumpur: Muslims have been advised to uphold religious boundaries and personal dignity, and to avoid practices that contravene Islamic law, such as tattooing, which should not be normalised in society.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan, in a statement today, reminded Muslims not to emulate actions that violate Islamic law. Dr Zulkifli emphasized the importance of safeguarding religious limits and personal dignity, urging Muslims to refrain from acts that contradict Islamic teachings, such as tattooing, which should not be normalised.

Dr Zulkifli stated, "As Muslims, we must preserve our faith and honour, and avoid exposing personal shortcomings on social media when facing difficulties. Instead, efforts should be made to seek appropriate help from qualified experts."

The Department of Islamic Development (Jakim), through its KSKCareCentre (KSKCC) at the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, provides free advisory services, syarie counselling, and therapy for those in need. Additionally, members of the public may contact MyCareJAKIM via its hotline at 03-8870 7538 / 7460 / 7454 for assistance.

The statement follows a viral video involving a Muslim social media influencer and content creator who drew public attention after sharing a confession of having a tattoo on his left arm.