Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the commemoration of Maulidur Rasul should not be limited to celebrations or processions, but should instead be reflected through practising Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) way of life as a source of mercy and guidance for all humanity.
He said the Maulidur Rasul celebration should serve as a platform to inspire Muslims with renewed spirit, awareness and enlightenment.
“In the context of understanding Islam, the challenge lies in its practice and how we perceive it. Like the month of independence, it is not about the celebration, festivities or procession, but what matters most is upholding the commands of Allah SWT,” he said.
“For me, this celebration is meant to inspire a renewed spirit, not to perpetuate old complacency. The torch of Islam remains dynamic and alive. Every episode in the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offers a lesson for us,” he said in his speech at the national-level Maulidur Rasul 1448/2026 celebration here today.
Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee.
