One cannot analyze the success of Ustaz Jamal without acknowledging the role of technology. The "media ustaz" phenomenon is largely an internet-driven movement. Ustaz Jamal, like many of his peers, leverages platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcast streaming services to disseminate his message.
If you are a Muslim seeking spiritual guidance, traditional sources advise caution before following any preacher with a police record and a merchandise store. Listen to Ustaz Jamal if you wish, but as the Malay proverb says: Sambil menyelam minum air (While diving, drink the water)—take the good, but be wary of the deep current.
His most famous—or infamous—stunts include: