The 179th edition of Malam Munajat, organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), placed emphasis on the healing power of the Quran, not only as a spiritual guide but also as a natural remedy for mental and emotional well-being.
Among those participating in the event was Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, as well as special guest Permanent Secretary (Youth) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) Awang Haji Zakaria bin Haji Serudin, who led the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar and Surah Al-Fatihah from the Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Malik Mosque in Kampung Tungku Katok.
Held on Saturday evening, the event featured a tazkirah titled ‘Akal Sihat Dengan Al-Quran’, delivered by Assistant Lecturer at the Centre for Contemporary Fiqh Studies, Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB) Awang Hilman bin Haji Salim.
In his talk, Awang Hilman highlighted that in today’s high-pressure world, the Quran serves a dual purpose — offering divine guidance while also helping to restore emotional and psychological balance. “Reciting the Quran with tartil, tajwid, and tadabbur strengthens both the soul and the mind, enabling individuals to better navigate life’s challenges,” he said. The session took place at the surau of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Arabic School.
The event saw nationwide spiritual participation from congregants and Takmir Committee members at Kampung Tungku Katok Mosque, RPN Kampong Pandan Mosque in Kuala Belait, as well as other mosques, surau, and religious halls across the country. Also joining were students from the Youth Quran Recitation Scheme, staff from both MoRA and MCYS, and their families — many of whom tuned in virtually from home.
The evening continued with a mass recitation of Surah Al-Mulk, led by a semi-finalist in the 2025 National Adult Quran Reading Competition Awang Mohammad Ayob bin Ali. This was followed by the Doa Munajat, read by Awang Ahmad Syuja’iee bin Begawan Mudim Haji Metassim.
Adding a deeper spiritual touch to the night was the collective recitation of Selawat Tafrijiyyah, led by an advanced participant of the Youth Quran Recitation Programme Awang Muhammad Nurhidayatullah Al-Mu’min bin Awang Rossnan.
The session concluded with the Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam, read by a national-level Quran recitation semi-finalist and Imam of RPN Kampong Pandan Mosque Awang Abdul Azim bin Haji Abdul Adzid.
Malam Munajat is a weekly spiritual programme initiated by MoRA to draw the community closer to Allah the Almighty through collective repentance, Quranic recitations, and prayers for the peace and well-being of Brunei Darussalam and its people.
Members of the public are encouraged to join Malam Munajat every Saturday night via the virtual link: [https://tiny.cc/munajatkheu](https://tiny.cc/munajatkheu). – Fadley Faisal
