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The Star
4 days ago
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- The Star
Ailing Malaysian pilgrims to receive help for haj rituals
Shared purpose: Mohd Na'im delivering a sermon to Malaysian haj pilgrims in Mecca. MECCA: Ailing Malaysian pilgrims can perform essential haj rituals with the help of assigned companions, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said that 38 Lembaga Tabung Haji personnel have been tasked with supporting selected pilgrims under the Program Prihatin Tetamu Ar-Rahman (Peneman) companionship initiative throughout the Masyair phase of haj. Mohd Na'im explained that the pilgrims, comprising the elderly, those requiring assistance, and those without companions, were chosen for the programme through a series of screenings and interviews conducted by Tabung Haji. 'Thank you to the Peneman officers for sacrificing their time and energy to ensure that all infirm pilgrims are able to complete their haj,' said Mohd Na'im during his visit to the Malaysian pilgrims' tents yesterday. About 31,600 Malaysians are currently among the two million pilgrims performing the Wukuf at Arafat (the ritual stop at the plains of Mount Arafat), which is considered the most important part of the haj. During the noon prayers, Mohd Na'im said in his Arafah sermon that the pilgrimage should be conducted with ease, not hardship. 'Religion is not meant to burden, but to guide and uplift the human soul. Let us not complicate the religion through ignorance or harshness. Instead, embrace the gentleness and love of God in every act of worship we perform. 'If we reflect deeply, we witness millions of people from different races, cultures, and languages, gathering in one place, facing one qibla, and submitting to one God,' he said. Mohd Na'im added that the world is witnessing growing divisions among Muslims, driven by narrow-minded ideologies, self-interest, and a weakening sense of brotherhood. 'As civilised people who cherish peace, I urge all of us to embody the noble values instilled throughout this pilgrimage. 'Fulfil the rights of fellow human beings. Don't be selfish. Show tolerance, mutual assistance, and avoid disputes or arguments, which harm the spirit of haj. 'Maintain cleanliness and avoid waste. Be grateful for every blessing, and practise sharing with others,' he said.
The Star
5 days ago
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- The Star
Malaysian disabled pilgrims receive essential support during haj
MECCA: Disabled pilgrims from Malaysia could perform essential haj rituals with the assistance of companions provided, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. He said this during his visit to Malaysian pilgrims' tents on the plains of Mount Arafat on Thursday (June 5). About 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims are currently among two million pilgrims performing the Wukuf at Arafat (stopping at the plains of Mount Arafat), the most important ritual of the haj. "I had the opportunity to visit the tent housing pilgrims under the Prihatin Tetamu Ar-Rahman (Peneman) programme. "38 personnel (27 women, 11 men) from Tabung Haji were entrusted with managing the selected Malaysian pilgrim's needs throughout the Masyair phase of haj (from 8 to 12 of Zulhijjah in the Islamic calendar)', said Mohd Na'im. He explained that selected pilgrims consist of the elderly, those who need assistance and those who are without a companion. He added that the pilgrims selected for the programme have gone through several screenings and interviews conducted by Tabung Haji. "Thank you to the Peneman officers for sacrificing their time and energy to ensure that all the infirm pilgrims can complete their haj," said Mohd Na'im. He stated that most of the pilgrims were doing well and were either resting or performing voluntary acts of worship while waiting for the time of wukuf, which was a few hours away. "The journey to Arafat yesterday went very smoothly. "The pilgrims are generally satisfied and relieved to have arrived in Arafat and are ready to perform the haj rituals: wukuf, overnight stay in Muzdalifah and stoning of the Jamrat," said Mohd Na'im. Mohd Na'im would also be presenting the Arafah sermon of Malaysia during the noon prayers.
