Zikir Makes Us Closer To Allah SWT
By Anna Mau Bakar

Bandar Seri Begawan - A delegation from the Ministry of Religious Affairs was at the Sufri Bolkiah Mosque in Kampung Perpindahan Burong Pingai, Berakas, yesterday as part of a series of visits to mosques in the country.

The officers were led by the Religious Affairs Minister, Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Data Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Hj Mohd Zain Hj Serudin.

The purpose of the visit, an initiative of the ministry via its Mosque Affairs Department, was to promote the practice of Zikir Ratib Al-Attas among Muslims in the country.

The initiative is in response to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's call to make the sultanate a 'zikir country'.

It is also hoped that the public will be able to integrate zikir as a way in forming a closer bond with Allah (SWT).

In addition, it is also considered an effort by the Ministry of Religious Affairs to encourage mosques to carry out more religious activities for their congregation and to further glorify the place of worship.

The event began with mass Maghrib prayers, followed by the recital of the Holy Quran.

The recital of the Ratib Al-Attas was led by Hj Asminan Chuchu, an officer from the Mosque Affairs Department.

One of the benefits of reciting the Ratib Al-Attas is to invoke blessings from Allah (SWT) and to ask for protection from oneself, families and property from unwanted circumstances.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs officials are also expected to make a visit to Kampung Perpindahan Serasa on February 20.

Residents living in the area are invited to attend the religious function. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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