Religion
CM: Spread goodwill among all Malaysians
By M. Izham Hashim
Pictures by Ille Tugimin
The new Islamic year ushers a time of building unity through the spirit of moderation, tolerance and compassion, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said on the occasion of the statewide Maal Hijrah Assembly at Wisma Muis, on Thursday.
In his speech during the ceremony to mark Maal Hijrah, he called upon Muslims to embrace the Wassatiyah message which encourages Muslims to strengthen cooperation and spread goodwill among all Malaysians regardless of race, creed or religion.
Head of State, Tun Juhar bin Haji Mahiruddin, launched the annual event.
“In a broader context, Wassatiyah paves the way towards uniting people of diverse religions, cultures, and beliefs to progress together and contribute to development of the nation,” Datuk Musa Aman told the congregation.
Dato Sri Nasir Sakaran, Minister of the Chief Ministers Department also spoke at the Maal Hijrah ceremony. He urged Muslims to embrace moderation as a way of life and reject all forms of extremism and violence.
Among the highlights of the event this year was the conferment of Tokoh Maal Hijrah Award and Saydatina Khadijah Award. Adenan Mohd Yussuf and Prof Dr Hajah Arsiah Baharon were respectively adjudged winners of the two awards in recognition of their social welfare and community work.
The Maal Hijrah event this year marks the Muslim New Year of 1434. and the theme for the occasion in Malaysia is “Wassatiyah: Tonggak Kesatuan Ummah,” extolling unity among Muslims.- Insight Sabah
Posted on November 19, 2012
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