People must take care of their health, especially mental health, to face tests and challenges of the times, said religious development officer at Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI) Haji Muskrisman Safari bin Haji Mustapa.
He said this at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Ilal Hijrah 1445 celebration and Doa Kesyukuran ceremony yesterday for haj pilgrims and medical officers from the ministry.
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar and Datin Dr Hajah Noraslinah binti Haji Ramlee were present.
A forum on ‘Hijrah towards health from Islamic perspective’ was held, during which Haji Muskrisman said the Hijrah journey of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from Makkah to Madinah took a long period, and so, in performing Hijrah, there is no shortcut.
Meanwhile, religious officer at PDI Siti Juhaidah binti Haji Bujang said Hijrah for the betterment of life requires effort and that change does not happen overnight.
She also said parents must take care of their health for the well-being of their family.
She stressed on the role of parents whose strength boosts the morale of the household.
Panellist Haji Anwari bin Haji Rawee called on ummah to pray to Allah the Almighty for assistance and said that Al-Quran is a cure for health problems.
The ceremony was enlivened by a Dikir Marhaban to welcome haj pilgrims comprising 20 medical officers and 20 staff from the ministry. The ministry’s medical team was led by Senior Medical Officer Dr Haji Md Firdaus bin Mat Daud.
The religious ceremony was jointly organised by the Planning and Policy Department as well as Renal Services Department at the ministry.
The minister also viewed an exhibition put up by the Renal Services Department. – Azlan Othman
