Perak: All mosques across Perak will continue to hold solat hajat (special prayers) to pray for the well-being and safety of the Palestinian people, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. These prayers are set to be conducted after Friday or Tarawih prayers, emphasizing that such an act of solidarity does not require directives from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad shared his experiences of attending several prayers where solat hajat was organized, highlighting the community’s collective prayers for protection over the people of Gaza and other affected areas. He spoke after a ceremony at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building, where festive food contributions were handed over to uniformed personnel.
A total of 10,500 food packs were prepared for distribution, consisting of rendang tok, compressed rice, peanut sauce, fried anchovy sambal, and meat floss. Over 200 personnel, including staff from the Perak State Secretary’s Office, Badan Amal dan Usaha Isteri Negeri Perak (Baiduri), Persatuan Keluarga Polis (PERKEP), and Persatuan Suri dan Anggota Wanita Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (PUSPANITA), participated in this effort.
These food packs were distributed to personnel from various agencies, including the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the Immigration Department, the 69 Commando Special Operations Force, the Perak Air Force Academy, and several other key departments.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar announced that mosques and suraus under JAKIM and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) will continue holding solat hajat until the end of Ramadan. This is seen as a symbol of solidarity and prayer for the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict.
He condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which resulted in over 400 casualties, including women and children, and injured 562 others, branding it as a severe breach of the ceasefire agreement.