Perlis declared the Global Ikhwan Group religiously deviant and un-Islamic for venerating leaders as prophets with di...
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- Perlis declared the Global Ikhwan Group religiously deviant and un-Islamic for venerating leaders as prophets with divine powers.
- Al-Arqam was founded in 1968 by Ashaari Mohammad and became controversial for its deviant teachings, including claims Ashaari had met Prophet Muhammad.
- GISBH evolved from Al-Arqam, rebranding through Rufaqa Corp, and currently operates businesses across 20 countries with assets worth RM325 million.
- Raids in multiple states revealed links between GISBH and Al-Arqam, including banned religious books and materials linked to deviant teachings.
- Authorities are investigating GISBH for human trafficking and child exploitation, with over 400 children rescued during recent police operations.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The enigmatic business group Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) is currently under media spotlight for being at the centre of a multi-agency investigation for a slew of criminal activities, including child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and promoting Islamic deviancy.
The group has long been under suspicion for its link to the banned Al-Arqam movement, and continues to face scrutiny over its controversial practices and beliefs. Perlis became the first state to issue a fatwa, or religious ruling, declaring GISBH as deviant.
GISBH is accused of being Al-Arqam’s evolution — Here’s how the deviant religious group grew, led by its charismatic leader ‘Abuya’
Before it became GISB Holdings, The Arqam group went through a rebranding process, first adopting the name Rufaqa Corp before transitioning to GISB Holdings.
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Often Linked To The Arqam Group, Here’s The History Of GISBH’s Establishment
Before it became GISB Holdings, The Arqam group went through a rebranding process, first adopting the name Rufaqa Corp before transitioning to GISB Holdings.
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In recent weeks, Ikhwan Global Sdn. Bhd., or Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding Sdn. Bhd. (GISBH), has become a trending topic on social media after accusations linking the company to a religious cult surfaced.
On September 11, further shocking revelations emerged as media reports suggested that GISBH was allegedly involved in child exploitation at one of its charitable homes.
However, GISBH has firmly denied these allegations and expressed its commitment to fully cooperating with the police and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
GISBH’s Roots In The Business Wing Of Al-Arqam
Speculation about GISBH’s ties to a cult may stem from its historical connection to the now-defunct Al-Arqam movement, founded by the late Ashaari Muhammad.
According to reports by
Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Ashaari served as chairman of Global Ikhwan Sdn. Bhd. before it was renamed GISB Holdings.
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Facebook post by GISB Holdings confirmed that Global Ikhwan was indeed born out of Al-Arqam’s remnants, specifically from its business division.
To note, The Arqam was declared illegal by Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council in 1994, with its founder Ashaari previously detained for two years under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
Rebranding Of The Arqam Group
Before it became GISB Holdings, The Arqam group went through a rebranding process, first adopting the name Rufaqa Corp before transitioning to GISB Holdings.
“The group was cleared of any wrongdoing by the police Special Branch, but negative rumors still circulate in religious communities,” stated Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, GISBH’s Executive Chairman and CEO, as reported by
Malaysia Reserve.
According to GISB Holdings’ website, the company was founded to promote an Islamic way of life in all aspects, including education, arts, culture, and livestock farming. It emphasizes placing Allah SWT as the ultimate love, to be both revered and feared.
GISBH: A Conglomerate With 25 Subsidiaries
As of August 2024, this Muslim private conglomerate holds assets valued at approximately RM325 million, with 415 business branches spread across 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and France.
Source: GISBH
GISBH employs 5,346 people across its 25 subsidiaries, which include significant assets such as a desert oasis in Saudi Arabia, restaurants in London, Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, and Mecca, accommodations in Turkey, a hotel in Sarajevo, and a 120-acre farm in Perth, Australia.
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