The role of a teacher and civil servant should not be seen just as a job but as a noble responsibility, requiring sidq (honesty), trust and integrity, as demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), who upheld truth even in difficult times, said lecturer at Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Dr Haji Muhammad Majdey bin Haji Zawawi.
He said this delivering a tazkirah during the 154th Munajat night on Saturday.
He added, “As teachers, we must lead by example with integrity, teaching honestly and sincerely, knowing we are accountable to Allah the Almighty for what we teach.
“A teacher’s responsibility is to guide students not just in knowledge but also in morals.
“For public servants, the responsibility is to serve the society with honesty and fairness.”
The Munajat night, organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), invited UBD’s Student Association president from the University Mosque Muhd Zulkhairi Jifli bin Jainudin to lead the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar and Surah Al-Fatihah.
UBD’s Student Association members; Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah alumni members and students; Tahfiz and Qira’at students of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali; SOASCIS members; takmir committee members and congregants of Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Mateen Mosque in Kampong Mulaut, Kampong Mata-Mata Religious Hall in Gadong and 63 other mosques, suraus and religious halls nationwide; and the MoRA workforce participated.
The event also saw the recitation of Surah Al-Mulk, Doa Munajat, Selawat Tafrijiyyah and Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Munajat night invites the public to enhance their spiritual practices, seek forgiveness from Allah the Almighty, read Al-Quran verses and collectively pray for the Sultanate to be protected from calamities, disasters and diseases.
The public can participate virtually every Saturday night through the link: https://tiny.cc/munajatkheu, or https://www.facebook.com/pdi.kheu. – Azlan Othman
