Kuala Lumpur: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today called on Muslims to unite in prayer for the well-being of the ummah and the progress of the nation, in conjunction with Israk Mikraj 1446H.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid, in a Facebook post, emphasized that Israk Mikraj conveys a profound message about the strength of faith, obedience to Allah SWT’s commands, and the wisdom of prayer as a fundamental pillar of Islam. He highlighted that the event serves as a reminder for Muslims to deepen their relationship with Allah and make prayer the cornerstone of their daily lives. He expressed hope that Muslims would draw lessons from this significant event and remain steadfast in strengthening their faith and devotion to the Almighty.

Ahmad Zahid also extended his greetings to all Muslims in Malaysia on the occasion of Israk Mikraj 1446H, which will be observed tomorrow. He elaborated on the significance of the events of Israk and Mikraj, which are miraculous occurrences bestowed by Allah SWT upon Prophet Muhammad SAW on the night of the 27th of Rejab, marking the night when the five daily prayers became obligatory for Muslims.

Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, expressed hope that the Israk and Mikraj events would inspire Muslims to be more humble and steadfast in fulfilling their responsibilities as true followers of Islam, grounded in the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. He urged Muslims to reflect together, seeking Allah’s pleasure, and strive to become followers of Prophet Muhammad SAW who can make meaningful contributions to the development of the ummah and the country.

Fadillah emphasized that Prophet Muhammad SAW is the ultimate role model for Muslims to emulate throughout history. He encouraged Muslims to let the Prophet’s sacrifices and efforts serve as a benchmark for their own endeavors to improve themselves and become more pious and moderate. In his Facebook post, he extended his Israk and Mikraj 1446H greetings to all Muslims in the country, urging them to embrace the lessons from the Israk and Mikraj events, guiding them to become better human beings in both this world and the hereafter.