Mosque youth from Kampong Penanjong Mosque, Tutong District emerged as the champion in the male category of the Dikir Syarafil Anam competition for mosque youth, while Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Mosque youth in Kampong Bebatik Kilanas triumphed in the female category.
The competition, organised by Kampong Penanjong Mosque takmir committee members, in collaboration with the Youth Affairs Division, Mosque Affairs Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), was held in conjunction with the celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for 1446 Hijrah.
Acting Director of Mosque Affairs at the MoRA Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri, the guest of honour, presented prizes to the winners. The competition aimed to provide guidance, exposure and opportunities to participants to improve the quality of Dikir Syarafil Anam recitation through the correct technique in terms of fashahah, song and voice.
It also reminded participants to always practise Selawat praising Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Dikir Syarafil Anam is a cherished tradition and has been part of Bruneian religious culture for generations. It includes blessings, praises, and the story of Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) life and character, highlighting the special qualities bestowed upon him by Allah the Almighty. – Azlan Othman
