Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) deputy director-general (operations) Abdul Aziz Jusoh said this was because such action could create disharmony in the country’s multireligious society.

“Islam forbids human actions which may lead to harm, evil, violence, tyranny, whether among Muslims or non-Muslims.

“Islam rejects any extremist movement that uses violence, murder and war that threatens the peace of the country and the world,” he said in a statement in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration today.

According to media reports, a teacher on the outskirts of Paris was beheaded on Oct 16 after showing cartoons of Prophet Muhammad, which was published in the Charlie Hebdo magazine, to his students.

Aziz said Jakim condemned the provocative action of the publication of the caricature by the French satirical magazine.

“This issue should not be raised, let alone when Muslims around the world are now celebrating the month of Rabiulawal, the birth month of Prophet Muhammad,” he said.