Alleged livestream mocking of Quran sparks protest against Muslim transgender woman
On Sunday (10 May), thousands of Muslims reportedly gathered in Bangkok, Thailand to protest against a Muslim transgender woman.
The individual involved, identified as Loh, who also goes by the name “Madam”, had allegedly mocked a Quranic verse during a livestream.
Muslim transgender woman allegedly mocked Quranic verse during livestream
According to Thaiger, the issue began a few days earlier, when controversy broke out over a group of transgender Muslim women wearing hijabs.
The report stated that, according to Islamic principles, men are prohibited from dressing in a way that imitates women.
A Muslim man then reportedly entered a livestream to advise Loh and the group.
Source: Thaiger
During the livestream, however, the group allegedly behaved inappropriately.
They were accused of laughing, making mocking gestures, and altering the wording of a Quranic verse in a disrespectful manner.
Loh allegedly changed the phrase “walad-dallin” to “walad-dog” while reciting the verse.
The clip quickly spread online, not only in Thailand but also to countries with sizeable Muslim communities, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Arab countries, sparking anger.
Muslims gather in Bangkok to demand apology
Following the incident, many Muslims reportedly demanded that Loh apologise.
However, she allegedly responded defiantly on social media and said she was not bothered by the controversy, further fuelling public anger.
Later, the chairman of a local mosque community, together with volunteers, arranged to meet Loh at a restaurant in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 53 on Sunday.
When members of the public heard about the meeting, nearly a thousand people reportedly gathered at the location to demand an apology from Loh.
Source: Sirote Klampaiboon (ศิโรตม์ คล้ามไพบูลย์) on Facebook
Some individuals allegedly attempted to physically attack her, prompting authorities to deploy dozens of police officers to control the situation.
Loh agrees to shave head and apologise
Loh eventually admitted fault and apologised to her family and the Muslim community for causing distress.
She claimed that she had acted in a moment of emotion.
According to the report, some Muslims present demanded that she slap her own mouth and shave her head as an act of atonement.
Loh reportedly complied before police escorted her out of the area for her safety.
Officers later took Loh to Wang Thonglang Police Station to prevent further unrest. Some Muslim representatives then arrived to negotiate with her.
A representative said Loh would have to fulfil three conditions: shave her head, recite the Shahada to profess her faith, and post an apology to Muslims nationwide on her personal Facebook account.
Source: @dasabrand on TikTok
If Loh agreed to the conditions, the other party said they would not pursue the matter further.
After nearly three hours of negotiations, with a senior police officer acting as mediator, Loh agreed to the three conditions.
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Muslim transgender woman allegedly mocks Quran during livestream, shaves head after Bangkok protest
