Inforium Melayu Islam Beraja

Minister highlights importance of Islamic literature

Syazwani Hj Rosli
Borneo Bulletin
Friday 30 May 2014

THE Minister of Religious Affairs, Pg Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad bin Pg Haji Abdul Rahman, yesterday highlighted the increasing importance of Islamic literature for the nation in implementing the philosophy of Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) and realising the nation’s vision in becoming a Zikir nation.

Islamic literature will support and help in achieving both these goals, said the minister in his speech during the Islamic Literature Platform held yesterday at the Royal Berkshire Hall, Royal Brunei Polo & Riding Club in Jerudong.

Islamic literature has undergone a spiritual process involving inner thoughts and emotions of a human soul,” he continued.

The minister also added that Islamic literature will incorporate moral values as is the concept of MIB.

In his speech, Pg Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad emphasised that the aim of Islamic literature is to issue a call and invitation to do good deeds as well as to forbid evil.

The Minister of Religious Affairs also said that Islamic literature requires religious knowledge in order to carry it out.

In order to strengthen Islamic literature in reinforcing a civilised Islamic nation, efforts are required from academic and non-academic institutions, individuals and communities to play a role in its growth.