True Hijrah is mindset transformation, not just physical movement, says Naim
KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims must shift from a passive mindset to one that is proactive and value-driven in order to truly embody the spirit of hijrah, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
The concept of hijrah, he said, is no longer confined to physical movement but encompasses a transformation of values and mindset.
"So, let us, as agents of change, cultivate knowledge, uphold values, prioritise unity, and respect differences.
"Let us build families, communities, and a nation founded on kindness and piety.
"This is the true meaning of hijrah in building a Madani nation," he said in his speech at the national-level 1447H/2025 Maal Hijrah celebration today. The event was graced by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. Present was Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim.
Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Dewan Negara President Senator Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
Naim said this year's Maal Hijrah celebration, themed 'Membangun Ummah Madani (Building Madani Ummah), underscores the call for a community grounded in compassion, justice and progress, in line with the legacy of The Prophet Muhammad's migration to Madinah.
"This theme calls on us to revive the role of the ummah as an agent of mercy, justice and progress, to build a society founded on values and grounded in faith (aqidah)."
He said the hijrah of Prophet Muhammad to Madinah was not merely a relocation, but a profound source of lessons that highlight three key aspects namely strategic planning, sacrifices of the companions (friends) and the unity between the muhajirin and the ansar.
Naim added that in line with the theme, the government through the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) has introduced the Al-Falah Transformation Plan 2023–2027, which is anchored on five hijrah; knowledge, integrity, excellence, consistency and sincerity.
"These values serve as the strategic framework for Islamic development in Malaysia, aiming to create more sustainable Islamic governance, a more contributive society and a more caring community."
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