KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — It is paramount for Muslims to be role models for all, in every aspect of life, by maintaining integrity in their spiritual and worldly pursuits.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said this is because a true Muslim has a balanced personality who does not fall in either extreme.
“He (Muslim) is the proponent of mercy, a person full of compassion, helps and strengthens each other and promotes cooperation amongst people,” he said.
He said this in his welcoming speech at the prize-giving ceremony of the 63rd Malaysian International al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur tonight.
Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Tuanku Zara Salim graced the event.
Naiim said fostering unity in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country is not easy, but it is a responsibility that must be carried out in full faith.
He said the Quran has presented various Rabbani formulas to strengthen unity and solidarity in a national context.
“The Malaysia Madani concept is being worked on and used as a platform for the community to continue to take steps to strengthen the sense of togetherness and mutual respect.
“The al-Falah Transformation Plan was developed as an initiative to jointly support and realise the idea of Malaysia Madani,” he said.
Na’im said Quran appreciation programmes such as the MTHQA will always be elevated to the national level.
MTHQA, organised by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim), ended yesterday and involved two competitions — Quran recitation and memorisation.
This year’s edition featured 76 participants from 52 countries — 24 men and 12 women for the recitation category and 27 men and 13 women for the memorisation category.
— Bernama
