Cleric loses preaching licence as ministry probe begins
The cleric has previously said that people who favour same-sex marriage should be killed and warned of “divine wrath” for people who plant false evidence.
28 May 2018, 9:00 AM
The Islamic ministry has revoked the preaching licence of Sheikh Ali Zaid and said the cleric is under investigation, local media reported.
The licence was suspended from Monday, according to a ministry media official. He did not know the duration of the suspension.
The official said Zaid was being investigated in connection with several complaints, but refused to disclose details.
Zaid also refused to comment when contacted by local media.
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