Abang Johari proposes Friday prayers to be delivered in English too
KUCHING: Two mosques here, namely the Darul Ittihad Mosque at Simpang Tiga and Darul Barakah Mosque at Taman Satria Jaya BDC, will soon be redeveloped into a larger mosque to cater to the Muslim community in the two areas. The bigger mosque will also deliver prayers in English. Without disclosing the cost and when the […]
Palestinians denounce Israeli raid on prayer area
GAZA CITY: Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have condemned an Israeli raid on the Bab al-Rahma, or Gate of Mercy, prayer area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, reported Anadolu. Palestinian media reports said Israeli forces damaged light fixtures and electrical systems during the raid on Saturday, which came as Muslims celebrate […]
CM performs Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Jamek Negeri
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg performed Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Jamek Negeri today (July 20). Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) reported that the ‘solat sunat’ started at 8.15am led by state imam Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi. All guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) were in place and strictly followed throughout […]
Aidiladha celebrated with prayers
KUALA LUMPUR: Aidiladha or Hari Raya Korban which falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah, the 12th and last month in the Islamic calendar, is celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail in obeying Allah’s command. This year, Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidiladha with […]
State to review SOP on prayers at mosques, surau
KUCHING: Sarawak will review the guidelines on prayers at mosques and surau if cases of Covid-19 in the state continue to drop, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Dr Abdul Rahman said the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) had issued the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines […]
Sarawak Islamic Council issues MCO SOP for prayers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines for Muslim prayers during movement control order (MCO) 3.0. Fardhu prayers at mosques and surau are limited to 150 people for Masjid Jamek while for mosques in districts, this is limited to 100 people, including a mosque officer and the management […]
Provide free Internet, mosque management urged
KUCHING: All mosque management committees in Sarawak are urged to equip their mosques with free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) facilities. “Times have changed. We want people from all walks of life, especially the younger generation and our children, to utilise mosques not only for performing prayers, but also as a centre for learning. “In today’s scenario […]
Prayers allowed in mosques throughout Sarawak from Tuesday
KUCHING: Weekly Friday and daily prayers in mosques and suraus are now allowed in the state from Tuesday (June 9) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) president Datuk Misnu Taha said the number of congregants will be limited for 406 mosques and suraus. He said for the Friday prayers […]
SOP on capacity expansion for prayers in mosques, surau tabled to cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri tabled the standard operating procedure (SOP) on capacity expansion for Friday prayers and congregational prayers in mosques and surau at the Cabinet meeting on Saturday. He said the meeting was chaired by Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “Many […]
Friday prayers resume two months after MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight weeks after Friday prayers and congregational prayers were prohibited nationwide, following the spread of Covid-19, this religious obligation was allowed beginning yesterday, at mosques and selected surau in the Covid-19 green zones. However, the Friday prayers must be conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council (NSC) and the […]
