PM calls on Muslims to analyse, interpret Quran
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to optimise opportunities available during Ramadan to analyse and interpret the Quran.
He said Muslims are called upon to read the Quran more during Ramadan but it should not stop at that.
He added that while reading, reciting and memorising the Quran which carry abundant rewards, it is important to take time to reflect on the words of Allah through Tadabbur (understanding the meanings and contemplating relevance to life) of the Quran, which is loaded with moral and universal humanity messages.
“Understanding the message of the Quran should be emphasised more because the Quran lives, speaks and serves as a guide to life and beyond. Ibrah (teachings) that emanate from the word of Allah are not specifically intended for believers, rather it is a guide for all mankind.
“Every mauduk (title) of the debate, story and history, whether it is about the al-Kahfi youths or Prophet Yusuf AS, all of them are loaded with the spirit of struggle and profound advice. Committing to each verse is like grasping the light of a torch that highlights events and illuminates the way forward,” he said in a post on his Facebook page in conjunction with yesterday’s Nuzul al-Quran celebration.
Anwar said appreciating the message in the Quran would educate Muslims to be pious, noble, fair and moderate in all matters.
“Although in the end we only manage to sip a drop of water from the vast ocean of the wisdom of the Quran Allah SWT never spares His servants and that is enough to pay off an important part of our lives as human beings in this ark of life.
“May our companionship with the Quran become a guiding light and a shield in the afterlife. Happy commemoration of the Nuzul alQuran event.”
Cabinet members, through their respective social media platforms, took the opportunity to share greetings to the Muslim community in the country on the occasion of Nuzul al-Quran.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Quran is a guide that leads humanity towards goodness and truth, and it enhances faith.
“In conjunction with the celebration of Nuzul al-Quran, this is the time for us to ponder upon the Quran and practise its teachings in our daily lives,” he said on X.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof expressed hope that Muslims would always be among those who are close to the Quran and act upon its contents, besides educating future generations to be Quran-literate.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil invited Muslims to welcome the blessed day with open hearts and a deep desire to appreciate the practices and teachings of the Quran to fulfil every aspect of life.