Alumni unite for religious ceremony
Former students of Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien College (SOASC) participated in a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony organised by the college’s 1975 alumni with former SOASC principal Dato Haji Alimin bin Haji Abdul Wahab attending as the guest of honour.
The event began with a mass Zohor prayer and also saw the recitation of Tahlil.
Dato Haji Alimin expressed gratitude to Allah the Almighty and prayed that the relationship and kinship of the students remain.
He also prayed for all to be blessed with good health, prosperity and peace throughout life.
The Khatam and Tahlil, is one of the activities of former students of SOASC 1975 Golden
Jubilee celebration where prior to this, the male students held a Tahlil ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam, the late father of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, as gratitude to the founder of the college. – Lyna Mohamad
Khatam Al-Quran celebrates Tedarus completion
The Kampong Masin Mosque Takmir Committee held a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony marking the conclusion of the Ramadhan nightly Tedarus Al-Quran for this year, which also saw the presentation of donations to orphans of Kampong Masin and Kampong Bebatik Masin.
Among others present was Kampong Masin Village Head Mohd Mu’az Hafizuddin bin Moksin.
Held at the mosque, it saw 43 participants made up of members of the Kampong Masin Mosque Takmir Committee which began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Mosque Affairs Officer Jeffry bin Haji Metassim followed with the Khatam ceremony led by Haji Abd Wahab bin Haji Abdullah.
The Khatam ceremony continued with the recitation of Takhtim led by Mosque Affairs Officer (Apprentice) Abdul Azim bin Haji Mohd Azman while the Khatam prayer was read by Jeffry.
The presentation of donations to 30 orphans followed after which the ceremony continued with a special talk in conjunction with Nuzul Al-Quran by Special Duties Officer Grade II, Religious Affairs Directorate, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Mohammad Rif’at Atiyah bin Haji Anwari.
The speaker touched on ‘Common Sense with Al-Quran’.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to the speaker and the recitation of Doa Allah Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam by the mosque’s bilal Muhammad Khairuddin bin Haji Zaidin. – Lyna Mohamad
Religious activity strengthens ties
The Welfare Body of Police’s Wives and Families (PEKERTI) of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) on Sunday held a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at the Gadong Police Surau to mark the holy month of Ramadhan.
Acting Chairperson of PEKERTI Nurakmalia binti Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Iskandar was the guest of honour. Chairperson of the religious body of PEKERTI Siti Hawa binti Haji Ibrahim as well as executive members and members from the PEKERTI branches also participated.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by the guest of honour and mass recitation of Surah Adh-Dhuha to Surah Al-Masad followed by reading of Takhtim, Doa Khatam Al-Quran, Dikir Marhaban and concluded with the closing Khatam prayer.
The religious activity aimed to strengthen the bonds of friendship between PEKERTI members and also to encourage reading Al-Quran, especially during Ramadhan. – James Kon
79 participate in Khatam Al-Quran ceremony
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd held a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony marking the end of the full recitation of Al-Quran in conjunction with Ramadhan. Hengyi Industries also presented waqaf to Masjid Az-Zakireen during the event.
A total of 79 Hengyi Industries staff participated in the event.
Acting Penghulu of Mukim Serasa and Village Head of RPN Kampong Meragang Kawasan I Mazlan bin Haji Jumat and; Village Head of RPN Meragang Kawasan 2 Mohammad bin Haji Tamin; and Acting Village Head of RPN Kampong Serasa and Kampong Serasa Abdul Hamid bin Zinin also participated.The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and the holy verses of Al-Quran.
The recitation of Takhtim, Doa Khatam Al-Quran and Doa Selamat was led by Muhammad Sa’dun bin Haji Suhaili while the Dikir was led by Mohamad Izuan bin Marali.
