Kuala lumpur: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is organising the Al-Quran Di Mana-Mana: Tilawah dan Tadabbur programme as part of its efforts to promote daily Quran reading among Muslims. Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the campaign is being held in conjunction with the 65th International Al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA), scheduled to take place at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from Aug 2 to 9.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the campaign highlights tilawah (proper recitation) and tadabbur (contemplation) al-Quran, conveying the message that reading and reflecting on the Quran should not be confined to formal events alone, but can be embraced as a daily practice anywhere, on public transport, in the office, at recreational parks, or in public spaces. Sirajuddin stated that the campaign is not aimed at gaining popularity, but is a sincere call for society to return to the Quran as a lifelong companion, which is to be understood, felt, and reflected upon.
The first segment of the campaign runs from July 29 to 31 in collaboration with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), utilising the ETS service from KL Sentral to Padang Besar, before continuing the journey to Hat Yai via the State Railway of Thailand. Throughout the trip, participants will engage in Quran tilawah, tadabbur, and ibrah (wisdom) sessions. These activities will continue at Islamic centres, mosques, surau, and community spaces in designated border areas, enabling participants to experience the message of the Quran in a deeper, more personal, and reflective manner.
Various social and community service activities will also be carried out throughout the journey, including the distribution of aid to local communities and the waqf (endowment) of Quran copies to educational institutions, mosques, surau, and tahfiz centres. The second segment of the programme consists of a special Al-Quran Everywhere initiative in Bukit Bintang on July 31, carrying the message that the Quran should be upheld as a close and accessible guide for life, regardless of time or place.
The campaign, which involves 100 participants, is also supported by various parties, including the Jakim Corporate Da'wah Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, as well as mosques and surau in the border region.