| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
A TOTAL of 150 Muslim converts yesterday received their share of Korban meat during a ceremony held at the Islamic Da’wah Centre in Berakas.
The guests of honour at the event were Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) Haji Harun bin Haji Junid, and his spouse, Hajah Sarimah binti Haji Abu Bakar.
Also in attendance were the Director of the Islamic Dakwah Centre Hajah Siti Azizah binti Haji Musa, Acting Assistant Director of Islamic Da’wah Centre Abdul Aziz bin Haji Abdul Kahar and senior ministerial officials.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, and followed with the Takbir Raya and a Nasyid performance by participants of the Muallaf Guidance Class.
Recipients receiving the Korban meat from Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) Haji Harun bin Haji Junid. PHOTOS: SYAZWANI HJ ROSLI
The event then saw the distribution of Korban meat to the ‘Mudhahhi’ (sacrifice), the ‘Asnaf Muallaf’ and invited guests, which was led by the guest of honour, followed by his spouse and the director of the centre.
The event aimed to provide new converts the opportunity to practise and appreciate Islamic teachings, as well as expose them to the meaning of Korban. It also aimed to provide exposure on ‘Amar Maruf Nahi Mungkar’ and encourage them to participate in the second guidance class that provides hands-on experience on courses taught to them, particularly Korban and Aqiqah.
Three buffaloes were sacrificed this year.
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