Kuala lumpur: Three main mosques under the purview of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) will hold Solat Hajat (special prayer of needs) and recite Qunut Nazilah this evening as a sign of solidarity and unity of the ummah in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Middle East. JAKIM director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee announced that the prayers will take place after the Maghrib prayers at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, as well as at Putra Mosque and Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this initiative is intended as both a religious observance and a demonstration of concern for those affected by the ongoing conflict. Dr Sirajuddin emphasized that during Ramadan, prayer serves as a spiritual strength that unites believers. He hopes this effort will bring blessings and aid from Allah SWT, granting strength and patience to those tested and fostering peace, justice, and prosperity worldwide.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has encouraged Muslims across the nation to recite Qunut Nazilah and perform Solat Hajat for peace in the region. Malaysia expresses solidarity with Muslims and communities in the Middle East impacted by tensions resulting from actions by the United States and Israel, which launched attacks on Iran on Saturday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a Facebook post, expressed Malaysia's prayers for the well-being of Muslims and all affected communities in the Middle East. The US and Israel conducted multiple strikes on Iranian targets, including in Tehran, with civilian casualties reported. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following the attacks on Saturday morning.