JOHOR BARU, March 4 -- The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) has not detected any teachings or followers of self-proclaimed cleric Muhammad Amin al-Idrisi, an Algerian man who claims to be a descendant of Prophet Muhammad.

Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said there is no indication that Muhammad Amin, or popularly known as Mawla Amin, has a base of followers in the state.

"The Johor government will work together with the police to ensure that Mawla Amin does not establish his movement in the state.

"However, Muslims in Johor are advised to immediately report to JAINJ or the authorities if they happen to detect any groups promoting Mawla Amin," he told reporters after the Islamic Religi...