Palestine Fund Gets Well Under Way

Religious Affairs Minister Pehin Dr Ustaz Mohd Zain

Kuala Belait - Various activities continued in the country to raise money for the Palestine Humanitarian Fund and a charity sale was held in the Belait District yesterday for the purpose.

The Minister of the Religious Affairs, Pehin Dato Dr Ustaz Awang Haji Mohd Zain at the Muhammad Jamalul Alam Mosque in Kuala Belait officially launched it.

The Religious Affairs Minister in his address said Islam encourage its followers to help relieve the burden of Muslim brothers and free them from atrocities.

Pehin Mohd Zain added a Muslim should not abandon his brother when he is in trouble especially when he is oppressed by non-Muslims.

He also said Allah the Almighty will reward those who give alms sincerely. Thus he called for members of the public not to miss the opportunity to donate for that good cause.

Shortly after the official launching, the minister visited the stalls, gallery and exhibition put up by the third battalion of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

The programmes also included cooking contest as well as flower and traditional cakes competition. About 30 stalls were provided for the private sector, associations and individuals to sell their products.

The seven-day charity sale at the compound of the Muhammad Jamalul Alam Mosque is open to the public from 8.30am till 10pm. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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