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Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) has unveiled a new Maal Hijrah Lecture Series designed to bring the intellectual contributions of renowned Islamic scholars to audiences across all segments of Malaysian society.
Malaysia marked Maal Hijrah 1448H with nationwide celebrations emphasising spiritual renewal and ummah unity. Government leaders and religious scholars were recognised for their contributions to Islamic civilisation and community welfare.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has called for Muslims to set aside differences and strengthen communal unity to better withstand global economic and social pressures facing the country.
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At the National Maal Hijrah celebration, Sultan Nazrin Shah cautioned leaders against impulsive decision-making, emphasising the need for thoughtful governance, sacrifice, and unity in advancing the nation and Islamic civilisation.
Putra Mosque in Putrajaya will welcome approximately 5,000 domestic and international attendees for the National Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026M commemoration, with Sultan Nazrin Shah presiding over the ceremony.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that meaningful reform must be grounded in unity and broad consensus, drawing parallels to the historical Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad to Madinah as a model for collective success.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah have extended Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings to Muslims in the state, calling for renewal of faith and charitable intentions.
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The Selangor Sultan has urged Muslims to prioritise unity and resolve disagreements through private dialogue rather than public conflict, marking the Maal Hijrah 1448H celebration with calls for renewed commitment to collective harmony.