His Majesty lauds Al-Quran reading promotion efforts

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam emphasised the significance of Brunei Darussalam’s dedication to strengthening the studying of Al-Quran.

In a titah delivered to mark the Nationwide Stage Nuzul Al-Quran Celebration for 1445 Hijrah on the Worldwide Conference Centre final night time, His Majesty urged the Ministry of Spiritual Affairs (MoRA) and the Ministry of Training (MoE) to reinforce the educational and instructing of Al-Quran in each authorities and personal faculties.

He burdened the necessity for steady monitoring of Al-Quran schooling from main to tertiary ranges.

“I hope all Bruneian kids are capable of learn Al-Quran with Tajwid,” His Majesty added. “Therefore, lecturers are required to show Al-Quran, particularly for main college kids who haven’t but mastered fluent studying, whereas not neglecting secondary stage college students.”

Acknowledging the MoRA’s implementation of the Tahsin Qira’atil Quran programme launched in 2021, the monarch praised it as a worthwhile initiative to reinforce the talents of spiritual lecturers in Al-Quran studying.

“I consider the implementation of this programme can produce high quality non secular lecturers proficient within the studying of Al-Quran,” His Majesty mentioned.

His Majesty additionally acknowledged the Tadabbur Al-Quran programme carried out by numerous events, particularly businesses beneath the MoRA and different academic establishments.

With the institution of such initiatives, the monarch emphasised the significance of not solely fluently studying Al-Quran but additionally comprehending its content material, which is the specified end result of Tadabbur.

Expressing gratitude for the dedication of presidency, the personal sector, native businesses and youth in embracing Al-Quran via numerous examine centres and courses geared toward refining Al-Quran studying abilities, His Majesty highlighted the significance of those courses in strengthening non secular observe.

He urged related businesses to proceed supporting these efforts whereas guaranteeing adherence to the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama’ah of Mazhab Syafi’e. Reflecting on the theme of the occasion, His Majesty underscored the importance of Al-Quran as a supply of steerage, particularly in difficult occasions. The monarch emphasised Al-Quran’s position as a complete information containing solutions to life’s questions, fostering prosperity when adhered to by all.

His Majesty invited everybody to wish to Allah the Almighty for the multiplication of rewards for fasting and different non secular deeds carried out throughout the blessed month of Ramadhan. The monarch additionally introduced prizes to winners of the Nationwide Stage Al-Quran Memorisation and its Understanding Competitors for 1445 Hijrah.

Accompanying His Majesty have been His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister on the Prime Minister’s Workplace; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.

This 12 months’s occasion, themed ‘Al-Quran Pedomanku’, was co-organised by MoRA, the Ministry of Well being, the MoE, Royal Brunei Airways, and the MABIMS Centre for Al-Quran Research and Dissemination. – Azlan Othman