KUALA LUMPUR: The security of haj pilgrims stays a priority for the federal government and Tabung Haji, says Minister within the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
Na’im mentioned that the federal government and Tabung Haji (TH) are intently cooperating with the Saudi Arabian authorities, notably the Ministry of Haj and Umrah to make sure the sleek journey of Haj pilgrims from Malaysia.
“The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has assured me that they’re ready with alternate options to make sure that, within the occasion of any mishap, applicable measures shall be taken.
“What issues most for haj pilgrims whose intention is to carry out the haj, is that we pray collectively for Allah to facilitate and grant us security,“ he mentioned after officiating the federal territory-degree Premier Haj Course on Saturday (April 20).
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He added that the ministry additionally intently collaborates with the Foreign Ministry to acquire the newest info on the scenario of the battle between Iran and Israel.
“Information obtained thus far signifies that the scenario is below management. I guarantee you right here that the welfare and security of the haj pilgrims are our top priority, whether or not on the degree of the Saudi Arabian authorities, the Malaysian authorities or TH.
“TH and the federal government are intently monitoring the scenario within the Middle East, and we’ll maintain the pilgrims knowledgeable of developments every so often,“ he mentioned.
Meanwhile, Na’im mentioned that just about 600 TH officers can be deployed to Saudi Arabia to facilitate the affairs of the haj pilgrims.
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He added that each one these officers had undergone coaching as preparation earlier than departing for the holy land.
“TH officers are dedicated to making sure that this yr’s hajj pilgrims have a easy journey in all features, together with worship, well being and welfare,“ he mentioned.
Earlier in his speech, Na’im reminded potential haj pilgrims to arrange themselves mentally, bodily and to have a transparent understanding of the rituals of haj they’re about to carry out.
He additionally suggested them to take care of their well being by partaking in mild train and consuming wholesome meals to remain match all through their time within the holy land.
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“At the identical time, I strongly urge Malaysian haj pilgrims to keep up self-discipline and cling to the rules issued by the Saudi Arabian authorities and TH.
“I hope that each one of you’ll keep self-self-discipline whereas within the holy land and uphold the nice identify of our nation,“ he mentioned.
This Premier Haj Course is the ultimate preparatory course for potential haj pilgrims earlier than their departure to the holy land scheduled from April 20 to May 5 at 17 chosen places nationwide, gathering a complete of 31,600 pilgrims.
The course focuses extra on sensible coaching for haj rituals akin to Tawaf, Sa’i, Wuquf and stoning the jamarat (pillars), offering a glimpse of the holy land.
