Perak: The unity of Muslims is facing growing challenges due to differences in politics, religious schools of thought, race, and personal interests, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said. Sultan Nazrin emphasized that these factors, coupled with the pursuit of influence, rank, position, wealth, and worldly comforts, were increasingly overshadowing the spirit of brotherhood, causing ukhuwah among Muslims to be sidelined.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sultan Nazrin highlighted that Muslim leaders, Islamic organisations, and movements should avoid unnecessary disputes and minimise political rivalry, while giving greater priority to initiatives that could strengthen the identity and progress of the ummah. He noted the importance of individuals and organisations pioneering positive efforts in Islamic education, including areas such as Islamic economics, Islamic finance, the halal industry, waqf, digital dakwah, and strengthening family institutions. He urged that these efforts be expanded, reinforced, and successfully implemented.

In his royal address at the Perak-level Maulidur Rasul celebration, Sultan Nazrin stressed the need for wise approaches and strategies to ensure that progress and modernisation do not erode Islamic principles and identity. He advocated for efforts to strike a balance so that modernisation does not lead to a loss of confidence in one's own identity. The event was attended by the Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim, Perak Raja Muda Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa, Raja Di Hilir Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin.