Ramadan a time to be better persons, DCM tells Muslims
LIMBANG: The month of Ramadan should be made as the starting point for Muslims in the state to continue to be united and enhance their ‘ Ukhwah’ (solidarity) and at the same time discard misunderstandings and differences that could disunite them.
All differences no matter how small, they all should be forgotten. Let us Muslims make Ramadan the starting point to consolidate our unity and cooperation as Ramadan offers multiple rewards to those dedicatedly carrying out their religious duties besides assisting those in need. Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Deputy Chief Minister
Besides that, Ramadan should also be a time to boost one’s personality and purification for a better life on earth and thereafter, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said.
“All differences no matter how small, they all should be forgotten. Let us Muslims make Ramadan the starting point to consolidate our unity and cooperation as Ramadan offers multiple rewards to those dedicatedly carrying out their religious duties besides assisting those in need,” he added.
He made the remarks at the presentation of Hari Raya Aidilfitri goodies to 196 imam and bilal of mosques and suraus, as well as to 172 single mothers and 99 orphans at Jannatul Firdaus Mosque here yesterday.
Also present were the Assistant Minister for Agriculture Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Limbang MP Hasbi Habibollah and Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang.
Awang Tengah, who is also Second Minister Urban Development and Natural Resources, added that being human, all are not spared from making mistakes and having different opinions.
However, he said Ramadan should be fully used by Muslims to iron out such differences and resolve to amend one’s mistakes and to be become much better persons.
“Unity and stability are the basic strengths for us to forge ahead and be successful,” he of added.
Awang Tengah also wanted to see enhanced understanding and consensus among the people and the younger generation in their quest to uplift their economic standing, education and religious knowledge.
“All these must be balanced when managing our daily lives, so as to prevent society from being embroiled in all sorts of problems including social ills like drug abuse,” he advised.