His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday afternoon attended the 'Selawat Senegara, Selawat Tafrijiyyah'. The national level event was one of religious S-O-P that must be observed with knowledge based on aqidah or faith. Organised by the Prime Minister's Office in collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the State Mufti Department, the event was also one of the continuous efforts implemented towards practising the Divine Vaccine. The focal point of the ceremony was at the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital. Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohammad Daud, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office; Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs; and Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, State Mufti as Co-Chairmen of the event's Steering Committee. Also greeting His Majesty's arrival was Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar, Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara.
Also present were His Majesty's sons:
- His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office;
- His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik;
- And His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
The Mass Fardhu Zohor prayer was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Awang Besar. Yang Berhormat Pehin also led the Mass Sunat Hajat Prayer.
The Minister at the Prime Minister's Office in the welcoming address said the Selawat Senegara, Selawat Tafrijiyyah was organised to earn rewards and blessings from Allah Subahanahu Wata'ala in facing any disaster. By reciting and practising the Selawat Tafrijiyyah, Yang Berhormat said the country will always be blessed by Allah with peace, prosperity and safety from catastrophe, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mass recitation of Selawat Tafrijiyyah was led by 10 officers comprising Qari, senior officers as well as teaching staff from various institutions and agencies. This includes officers and imam of Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque; Islamic Studies Department's officers; students of Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Tahfiz Al-Quran Institute, Mosque Takmir Committee and Youth, Muallaf Associations and Da'ie Youths. The reading of Special Doa was led by the State Mufti.
The Selawat Senegara, Selawat Tafrijiyah that was held for the very first time proved that the country continues to practise the Divine Vaccine in facing any adversity including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Radio Television Brunei