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The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Quran as life and governance foundation, says Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the Quran to serve as the foundation of life and governance to cultivate a spiritually and intellectually balanced generation. He stated that the Quran should influence policymaking, education, and economic strategies beyond mere recitation and memorisation. 'Today's fast-paced world sees unchecked technological growth, towering skyscrapers, and rapid economic progress, yet human souls grow restless, and morality declines,' he said. 'The Quran is a divine guide, a civilisational code, and the bond connecting humanity to Allah SWT,' he added during the World Quran Symposium 2025 opening at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar also attended the event. Ahmad Zahid stressed that while physical and technological advancements are crucial, Malaysia must also nurture a Quranic generation grounded in faith and noble values. The government supports this vision through initiatives like the TVET Huffaz programme and Pre-Tahfiz Programme in KEMAS preschools. 'From 100 preschools, the programme now spans 8,167 KEMAS preschools, targeting 140,000 young huffaz by 2026,' he said. MARA further supports this through its ulul albab concept in 57 MRSM institutions nationwide. 'MRSM ranks among the top-performing schools in recent SPM results,' he noted. Ahmad Zahid described the symposium as a strategic effort to position Malaysia as a leader in global Islamic discourse. 'Malaysia bridges intellectual heritage and modern innovation, serving as a hub for moderate Islamic dialogue,' he said. He urged participants to transform symposium discussions into actionable policies rooted in Quranic values. The event gathered 1,500 attendees, including scholars, students, and policymakers, to deepen Quranic appreciation in daily life. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Al-Quran Should Be The Foundation Of Life And Governance
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised the need to make the Quran the foundation in all aspects of life and country governance to raise a spiritually and intellectually balanced generation. He stressed the Quran should shape policymaking, education, and economic strategies, rather than be limited to recitation and memorisation alone. 'Today, we live in a fast-paced world where technology advances without boundaries, with an abundance of skyscrapers, and a rapidly advancing economy. Yet behind all this progress, the human soul grows increasingly restless, and morals are eroding, weakening our sense of humanity. 'Here lies the role of the Quran, a divine manual for life, a guide, a code for building civilisations, and above all, a rope that connects humankind to Allah SWT,' he said when opening the World Quran Symposium 2025 in conjunction with the 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre, today. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, was also present. Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said that while physical and technological advancements are essential, Malaysia must also focus on nurturing individuals of a Quranic generation with strong faith, rooted in noble values, who excel in both this world and the hereafter. To support the aspiration, the government implements various initiatives, including the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Huffaz (Quran memorisers) programme and the Pre-Tahfiz Programme at Community Development Department (KEMAS) preschools. 'Starting with just 100 preschools, the programme has expanded to over 8,167 (KEMAS) preschools nationwide and aims to produce 140,000 young huffaz by 2026,' he said, adding that the aspiration is also supported by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) with its ulul albab (intellectuals with good character) concept at 57 MARA Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) nationwide. 'Alhamdulillah, MRSM ranks among the top-performing schools in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, whose results were announced recently,' he added.
