Penang mosques to hold simultaneous yasin recitation, special hajat prayers for Zara
Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid said the state government was deeply saddened by Zara Qairina's passing.
"As such, we have directed all mosques to organise the event after Maghrib prayers as a mark of respect and spiritual support.
"This initiative is aimed at bringing together the Muslim community in Penang to pray for forgiveness, mercy, and eternal peace for Zara," he said today.
Mohamad expressed heartfelt condolences and highlighted the significance of the collective prayers as a symbol of love, brotherhood and solidarity.
He noted that the grief felt in Sabah was shared across Penang, underscoring the deep bonds within the Muslim community that transcend geographical boundaries.
"The event also serves as a source of comfort and strength for the family of the late Zara, with prayers offered for their patience and resilience during this difficult time," he added.
It was reported that the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, had decreed that mosques and surau across Pahang held special hajat prayers for Zara.
The Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page, in a posting, wrote that the prayer was intended to seek Allah SWT's guidance in all matters related to the pursuit of justice for the Zara, so that the truth may prevail and be upheld.
Zara, a 13-year-old student at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah, was found unconscious on July 16.
She was pronounced dead the following day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE).
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