Participants of the Da’wah Academy 4.0 were encouraged to use the best methodologies learnt over their two-month programme to disseminate the Islamic faith.
This include being wise and understanding of their situation and surroundings, said Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman during the convocation ceremony at Al-Falaah School in Kampong Sungai Akar.
It also meant using materials comprising good teachings and beneficial reminders promoting the sense of repentance as well as the ability to debate and discuss matters delivered during their dakwah.
The minister noted that the two-month Da’wah Academy programme has equipped the participants on how to deliver effective dakwah through mentors under the ministry, higher-learning institutions and volunteer organisations related to the community.
“It surely provided inspiration and ignited the participants’ spirits and passion in dakwah,” said the minister.
Forty-three participants concluded the programme following the ceremony yesterday, where the minister presented them with certificates.
The programme was organised by the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI) through the Youth Religious Programme Secretariat in collaboration with the Da’ie Youth Volunteer Body.
The programme’s theme was ‘Impact Driven Da’ie, Surviving Our Society’.
During the programme, participants from various education and institutions background shared their experiences and strategies in building a positive impact in the community.
The programme saw lectures, workshops and discussion sessions for participants to acquire religious knowledge, enhancing their morale values through tarbiyah da’ie activities, improving communication and leadership skills and gaining exposure on the success and challenges faced by previous and current da’ie.
Yesterday, outstanding participants in several categories were also recognised, including Al-Quran Understanding and Memorisation; individuals tarbiyah da’ie and media activities; leadership; group social media challenges and group community service challenges.
Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan was also present at yesterday’s ceremony. – Rokiah Mahmud
