Kota Kinabalu: Sabahans performing the Hajj should fully prepare themselves before going to the holy land, said Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya.
He said it is a spiritual journey that requires physical strength, emotions and gaining a clear understanding of knowledge.
“Before leaving for the holy land, purify your intentions and use the energy and time you have to perform sufficient acts of worship in preparation for the Hajj ‘Mabroor’.
“Use the best time to increase worship, attend masjid, doing more supplementary practices or good deeds, read Al-Quran and dhikr.
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Shahelmey, who is also the Minister of Works, reminded pilgrims to take care of their safety and health while in Makkah and Madinah.
“The weather this year is also getting hotter, therefore self-preparation is very important, and we certainly do not want our worship to be interrupted if we face difficulties in our health and safety.
“However, I am sure that Tabung Haji is ready to take care of the welfare and safety of all Malaysian pilgrims.
“If there is any confusion and dissatisfaction with the services and facilities provided by Tabung Haji, make sure you give comments and feedback via the right channel so as to avoid any inconvenience,” he said.
This year, a total of 31,600 Malaysians will go to the Holy Land and the Hajj preparation course will give them the opportunity to ask questions and gain understanding about any issues related to the Hajj.
Also present were the General Manager (Guidance) of the Tabung Haji Board (LTH) Tengku Aziz Raja Abdullah, the Chairman of Muis Datuk Seri Yahya Hussin, the State Health Director Datuk Dr. Rose Nani Mudin, Sabah Jakim Director Datuk Norjeli Dais, Regional Director of Tabung Haji Sabah and Sarawak Datin Nurlaila Said, UMS Deputy Vice Chancellor Associate Prof Dr. Rahman Noordin, Chief Executive Officer of KTYS Samin Ongki, LTH Sabah director Yusdi Nasib and UMS Islamic Centre Director Dr. Sarip Adul.
A total of 500 Sabahans from the West Coast Zone attended a two-day course organised by LTH in collaboration with the UMS Islamic Centre which started on Saturday.
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