Religious minister urges joint Muslim prayers as ‘weapon’ against haze

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15 Oct 2026 • 9:07 AM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged Muslims to perform solat hajat (special prayers) amid the haze affecting the country.

In a Facebook post yesterday, Zulkifli called for the prayers to be performed simultaneously at all mosques and suraus in the Federal Territories.

“The haze is worsening, our weapon is prayer. I urge that solat hajat be held simultaneously at all mosques and suraus in the Federal Territories.

“May Allah SWT shower His blessings and beneficial rain,” he said in the post. — Bernama

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