Singapore men lose wives to alleged religious sect leader's deviant teachings

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An alleged religious sect leader has only female followers who are regarded as his spiritual wives.
Husbands whose wives have joined the group say the man claims he is a saint and that he talks directly to Allah.
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SINGAPORE - A former massage therapist here who claims God speaks to him directly and says gambling is permitted in order to help needy Muslims has several men blaming him for ending their marriages.

They say he took the women as his spiritual wives.

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