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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with visiting Gambian Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhammad Haydara Al-Jilani as the scholar concluded a month-long tour of Malaysia conducting religious and educational programmes nationwide.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Ampuan Azizah have offered Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings, hoping the Islamic New Year brings blessings and peace. Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy emphasised spiritual renewal.
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International Islamic University Malaysia's rector, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar, has been named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah for 2026, recognising his contributions to Islamic scholarship and community leadership.