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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry has launched the Maal Hijrah Lecture Series to bring the intellectual contributions of renowned Islamic scholars to broader audiences beyond academic institutions.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have issued Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings, with state leadership emphasizing renewal of faith and charitable deeds.
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Malaysia marked Maal Hijrah 1448H with nationwide celebrations highlighting spiritual renewal and ummah unity. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan attended events honouring outstanding Muslim leaders and scholars.
The rector of International Islamic University Malaysia has been recognized as this year's National Tokoh Maal Hijrah, an honour bestowed at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H celebration in recognition of outstanding service to Islam and society.
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Sultan Nazrin Shah has warned that leaders acting on impulse and emotion rather than careful deliberation cause lasting harm to their nations. Speaking at the National Level Maal Hijrah 1448 Celebration, he urged Malaysian leaders to embrace wisdom, sacrifice, and unity as foundations for national progress.
Putra Mosque in Putrajaya hosts a major National Maal Hijrah celebration with 5,000 guests, led by Sultan Nazrin Shah. The event features Tokoh Maal Hijrah Awards recognising Islamic contributions and a new Quranic reflection programme.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged the Muslim community to prioritise unity and resolve disagreements through private dialogue rather than public confrontation, ahead of the Maal Hijrah 1448H celebration.