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Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Visitors warned against superstitious acts at UPSI student's grave in Terengganu, told to respect family and Islam
JERTIH, July 6 — Visitors to the family home and grave of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a tragic accident along the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Gerik, Perak, last month, have been reminded to observe proper conduct and avoid actions contrary to Islamic teachings. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, said that while he, too, was moved by the various stories surrounding the 23-year-old student, including reports that she passed away while clutching the Quran, the public must remain mindful of the family's feelings and refrain from straying into superstitious practices. 'Of course, Nurly Sahirah's parents are very hopeful about this. They do not want the kindness shown by their late daughter to cause our society to engage in superstitious things. 'I urged the public to behave respectfully, act in accordance with religious teachings and pray for the deceased. Superstition is not the way to honour the memory of the departed,' he told reporters after visiting Nurly Sahirah's family at Kampung Gong Pasir in Kerandang near here yesterday. Mohd Na'im also advised the public to seek guidance from those with religious authority, such as state muftis, before undertaking any actions related to such matters. Following reports of superstitious and shirk-related activities at the grave of the late Nurly in Kampung Gong Pasir Muslim Cemetery, Kerandang, the family installed a rope barrier to prevent further misuse. The action was taken after some individuals were observed taking soil from the grave and applying it to their faces, which is considered an act of superstition and disrespect. The family also decided not to receive guests from last Wednesday (July 2) to give them space, especially for Nurly's parents, Azman Mohamad, 63, and Kamariah Abdul Latif, 60, to rest. Meanwhile, Kamariah, when met by reporters today, urged members of the public who wish to visit their home to view the handwritten Quran manuscript by her late daughter, once the visiting session reopens tomorrow, to observe the designated visiting hours, which are from 9 am to 6 pm. 'We are truly grateful and welcome the presence of visitors. To us, they are not coming by our invitation, but by the will and invitation of Allah,' she said. — Bernama
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Stop exploiting her name': Family forced to cordon off UPSI crash victim's grave amid surge in superstition seekers, supernatural claims
BESUT, June 29 – The grave of Nurly Shahirah Azman, who died in a bus crash involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik, Perak, has been cordoned off by her family to prevent superstitious activities at the burial site. Sinar Harian reported that her brothers and a relative installed the barrier rope at around 6.30pm on Saturday at the Kampung Gong Pasir Muslim Cemetery in Kerandang here. 'We appreciate all the prayers offered for her, but we urge people not to engage in superstitious acts or exploit her name for personal gain,' her brother, Mohd Najmuddin Azman, reportedly said. 'Our family set up this barrier to curb such unhealthy practices and to remind the public to observe proper decorum when visiting the grave.' The family also planted shrubs and laid small white stones over the grave to cover the soil. Mohd Najmuddin said the family would also conduct periodic patrols as people continued to visit the grave since the day of the accident. This comes as a Facebook user alleged that some visitors had taken soil from the grave and smeared it on their children's faces. He also warned that the Besut Islamic religious office will take action against those found performing superstitious rituals at the grave site. Another Facebook user also claimed that the grave had a fragrant scent, and that they had come to visit in order for blessings to rub off on them. Nurly Shahirah, 23, was a hafizah — one who memorises the Quran. She was among 15 UPSI students who died when a bus carrying 42 passengers veered off the East-West Highway near Gerik on June 9. Hundreds have visited her family's home and grave, seeking supernatural blessings and boons — with viral social media posts even showing the direction to reach there. A total of 48 individuals were involved in the incident, with 13 pronounced dead at the scene and two more succumbing to injuries in hospital.
