The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will review PM Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal for dedicated youth committees in mosques to boost participation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will review Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal to establish a special youth committee in mosques.
Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the review aims to enhance youth participation in mosque activities.
It will be carried out in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi).
“The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) fully supports the Prime Minister’s proposal to provide space for youth to plan and implement programmes that will strengthen mosques as centres for the development of the ummah and the moral growth of the younger generation,” he said.
Zulkifli said mosques play an important role in educating the ummah and nurturing their character.
He said they should be reinforced as a welcoming space for young people, following the example of Prophet Muhammad SAW through Masjid Nabawi.
His department has already carried out various initiatives including the Kariah MADANI Programme and Kuliah Zuhur conducted by young asatizah at the Parliament Surau.
Youth involvement will also be expanded through the Himpunan Asatizah Muda Kebangsaan (HAMKA) this February.
The event will bring together over 1,000 young asatizah to empower the development of the ummah and share impactful knowledge.
The Prime Minister proposed that every mosque establish a dedicated youth committee yesterday.
He said this would give young people the space to plan and implement community and religious programmes.
