Na’im said performing silat or engaging in any inappropriate behaviour within a cemetery compound is not acceptable in Islam.

He said Johor Islamic affairs committee chairman Fared Khalid has instructed authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

Na’im said visiting graves is meant to remind Muslims of those who have passed on, and any act carried out in a cemetery must be done respectfully, with consideration for the next of kin and in accordance with the boundaries of the faith.

“Let us not speculate on this issue,” Bernama quoted him as saying after an event in Kota Tinggi, Johor.

“If the investigation finds that the individual is suffering from a mental disorder, he should be referred for treatment and given support to improve his condition.

“Muslims who are unsure about the ruling on any act should seek guidance from knowledgeable and authoritative bodies, such as the Johor mufti department, to ensure their actions do not contravene Islamic teachings.”

Yesterday, the media reported that the Johor government had instructed Kluang Islamic authorities to investigate a viral video showing a man performing movements resembling silat at a Muslim cemetery to determine whether any elements violated proper etiquette within a burial ground.

The 28-second video, recorded by a passer-by, shows a man wearing a jacket and helmet standing in the cemetery and performing several hand and foot movements. The clip has been circulating widely on social media.