JAKIM will deepen cooperation with international Islamic scholars to enhance preaching and develop progressive, moderate thought within Malaysia’s Muslim community.
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) will continue to collaborate with international Islamic scholars to enhance preaching efforts and strengthen Islamic thought formation.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said such cooperation is vital for building a moral, well-mannered and progressively thinking society.
He made the remarks after receiving a visit from Nusantara preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad and scholar Sheikh Dr Khalil Ismail Eliyas.
“Discussions with these ulama serve as a catalyst for structuring dakwah initiatives in a more organised and effective manner within society,” Zulkifli told reporters.
He identified potential cooperation areas including education, moral cultivation and developing balanced, moderate societal thinking.
Zulkifli emphasised the need for thought formation that is wasatiyyah (moderate) and ihsani (excellent), rooted in humanitarian values.
“This ensures Islam continues to be understood as a religion that brings mercy to all of creation,” he said.
The minister said discussions with the visiting scholars focused on shaping a dynamic and progressive community.
He reiterated that engagement with international ulama helps better organise and strengthen societal dakwah initiatives.
