Malaysia Quranic Program Aims to Promote Daily Reading of Holy Book

IQNA – A Quran reading and contemplation program is being organized in Malaysia with the aim of promoting daily Quran reading among the country’s Muslims.

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is holding the Al-Quran Di Mana-Mana: Tilawah dan Tadabbur program.

Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the campaign is being held in conjunction with the 65th International Al-Quran Recitation and Memorization Assembly (MTHQA), scheduled to take place at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from Aug 2 to 9.

“This campaign highlights tilawah (proper recitation) and tadabbur (contemplation) al-Quran, conveying the profound message that reading and reflecting on the Quran should not be confined to formal events alone, but can be embraced as a daily practice anywhere, on public transport, in the office, at recreational parks, or in public spaces, as part of the Islamic way of life,” he said in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

He spoke to reporters at the flag-off ceremony for participants of the Al-Quran Di Mana Mana 2.0: Kuala Lumpur-Hatyai (Thailand) program at the KL Sentral Electric Train Service (ETS) station.

Sirajuddin said the campaign is not aimed at gaining popularity, but is a sincere call for society to return to the Quran as a lifelong companion, which is to be understood, felt, and reflected upon.

He said the first segment of the campaign runs from July 29 to 31 in collaboration with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), utilizing the ETS service from KL Sentral to Padang Besar, before continuing the journey to Hat Yai via the State Railway of Thailand.

He said that throughout the trip, participants will engage in Quran tilawah, tadabbur and ibrah (wisdom) sessions, adding that these activities will continue at Islamic centers, mosques, surau (religious sites), and community spaces in designated border areas, to enable participants to experience the message of the Quran in a deeper, more personal, and reflective manner.

He added that various social and community service activities will also be carried out throughout the journey, including the distribution of aid to local communities and the waqf (endowment) of Quran copies to educational institutions, mosques, surau, and tahfiz centers.

He said the second segment of the program consists of a special Al-Quran Everywhere initiative in Bukit Bintang on July 31, carrying the message that the Quran should be upheld as a close and accessible guide for life, regardless of time or place.

The campaign, which involves 100 participants, is also supported by various parties, including the Jakim Corporate Da’wah Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, as well as mosques and surau in the border region.

Source: Bernama