Speak wisely, Muslim preachers told

TOKYO: The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail ( pix), said Muslim preachers should exercise wisdom and know more about the background and culture of the people they preach to, in order to promote Islam.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin, who is also Perlis Islamic Religious Council (MAIPs) president, said this would attract more people to approach and recognise Islam before embracing the religion.

He was speaking at a ceremony to present RM80,000 for preaching activities at the Shikuku Island Mosque and the website www.islamjp.com, which is an important reference option for Muslims in Japan.

The mosque imam, Sulaiman Akira Hamanaka, who is also the owner and administrator of the website, received the contribution.

The ceremony was held at the residence of the Malaysian ambassador to Japan, Datuk Ahmad Izlan Idris, during the “Liqa’ Mawaddah” programme and promotion of Perlis cuisine, attended by nearly 50 Malaysians, including students in Tokyo.

“We are very impressed by the efforts of imam Sulaiman to promote the beauty of Islam in Japan, because the website in the Japanese language, which is visited by many people, can change the negative perception of non-Muslims towards Islam, especially in Japan,” he added.

In his speech at the ceremony, Sulaiman said he converted to Islam at the age of 19 during a one-month vacation in Kuala Lumpur about 50 years ago, and had practised dakwah activities for almost 40 years. – Bernama