Perlis, Selangor and Pahang had earlier declared the teachings and practices of GISBH as deviant.
Bernama today reported Melaka mufti Halim Tawil as saying the decision was made during a special committee meeting on Oct 3.
Halim said the teachings and practices of GISBH exhibit similarities to elements associated with Al-Arqam, which was declared deviant in 1994, as well as Syarikat Rufaqa’ Corporation Sdn Bhd (SRC), which was banned in 2007.
“There are identifiable elements of Al-Arqam’s teachings within GISBH, reflecting the characteristics previously held by former followers of Al-Arqam and Rufaqa’, who have rebranded themselves as GISBH,” he said.
“We have concluded that there are significant similarities in terms of beliefs and practices, as well as the perspectives of GISBH members regarding religion.
“Consequently, we have determined that the tenets promoted by GISBH are contrary to Islamic law.”
GISBH is being investigated for child abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, money laundering and deviant Islamic teachings.
GISBH previously said it had discarded its former image as Al-Arqam’s business wing and is currently positioned as a multinational company.
A total of 285 items associated with the teachings of Al-Arqam were discovered during raids on 19 premises linked to GISBH in Melaka last month. Among these were 12 photographs of Al-Arqam’s founder, Ashaari Muhammad, also known as Abuya.
Earlier today, Ashaari’s daughter denied that GISBH practises deviant Islamic teachings. At a press conference in Shah Alam, Khaulah also said GISBH members have repented and are committed to no longer practise teachings from Al-Arqam.
GISBH created headlines on Sept 11 when police raided at least 20 welfare homes linked to the organisation and rescued over 600 children who were believed to have been exploited. Police said some of them were sexually abused.
More than 400 people associated with GISBH, including its top management, have been detained in recent operations to clamp down on the company’s activities across the country.