Kuala lumpur: Efforts to build a prosperous Malaysia cannot be placed solely on leaders; it calls for the shared responsibility of all Malaysians by making the values of the Quran a guide in daily life.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's (USIM) Faculty of Quran and Sunnah Studies lecturer Dr Mohd Shamsul Hakim Abd Samad emphasized that every segment of society has a role to play in ensuring that the country's prosperity can be enjoyed by all.

He noted that in the context of shared responsibility, leaders need to formulate good, fair, and effective policies, while the people need to translate noble values into their daily lives, including in matters of cleanliness, integrity, and helping one another. "This country does not belong only to certain groups; we share the responsibility of ensuring that its prosperity benefits all citizens. If we expect integrity to prevail in every aspect of our society, but we do not start with ourselves, then what we hope for will not happen," he said.

Dr Mohd Shamsul Hakim further stated, "We do not want the Quran to merely be read; we want it to influence the way we think and the way we act." He commented on the theme 'Bingkas Menuju Malaysia Sejahtera', explaining that the word 'bingkas' conveys the meaning of rising after a fall, but such a resurgence needs to be accompanied by awareness, courage, and action guided by the Quran.

He encouraged society not to give up when faced with challenges, including those related to the economy, livelihood, family, and personal matters, but to instead seek solutions guided by the values of the Quran.