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Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department of Religious Affairs is launching the Maal Hijrah Lecture Series to bring the teachings and ideas of prominent Islamic scholars to the general public, moving beyond academic institutions.
Pahang's Sultan and Tengku Ampuan have issued Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings to the state's Muslim population, calling for spiritual renewal and strengthened unity during the Islamic new year celebration.
Malaysia marked Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 with nationwide celebrations emphasising spiritual transformation, quality leadership and ummah unity. Senior government officials and religious scholars received national awards recognising their contributions.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged the nation's youth to embrace the spirit of Hijrah, drawing lessons from Prophet Muhammad's migration to drive positive change and community development.
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International Islamic University Malaysia Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar has been named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the 1448H/2026 celebration in Putrajaya, while Moroccan Islamic scholar Dr Ahmad Al-Raysuni received the International award.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has cautioned national leaders against making hasty, emotion-driven decisions, stressing the need for calculated thinking and sacrifice in building a stronger nation.
The Putra Mosque in Putrajaya is set to host approximately 5,000 local and international guests for the National Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026M celebration, with Sultan Nazrin Shah officiating and presenting the prestigious Tokoh Maal Hijrah Awards.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged Muslims to prioritise unity and resolve differences through private dialogue rather than public confrontation, marking the Maal Hijrah 1448H celebration in Selangor.