By Sofia Nasir
SHAH ALAM, March 18 — Over 100 Muslims joined the Nuzul Quran celebration at Megawati Hall, at the Menteri Besar’s official residence, today.
The event kicked off with an hour-long tadarus Quran reading led by Sheikh Abdullah Jahaf, followed by a kuliah dhuha by Selangor Mufti Dato’ Anhar Opir.
The function continued with the launch of the 2025 Selangor Turath Islami Festival, and the Dalail al-Khairat and Introduction to Interpretation (Pengantar Ilmu Tafsir) texts by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
Also present were state executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah, Selangor State Religious Department Datuk Shahzihan Ahmad, and Shah Alam Mayor Dato’ Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim.
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Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari poses with 200 Selangor tahfiz students during the Nuzul Quran celebration at the Selangor Menteri Besar’s official residence in Section 7, Shah Alam, on March 18, 2025. — Picture by HARUN TAJUDIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
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Nurul Hidayah Arom, 30, speaks to reporters at the Nuzul Quran celebration at the Selangor Menteri Besar’s official residence in Section 7, Shah Alam, on March 18, 2025. — Picture by HARUN TAJUDIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
Meanwhile, participant Nurul Hidayah Arom, 30, attended the event solo after finding out about it on the 2025 Selangor Turath Islami Festival Facebook page.
The Kedah native said Muslims must study old Islamic texts handed down by early scholars.
“It is important for us to study and learn old Islamic texts as scholars are the Prophet’s heirs.
“It is also for us to understand how the Prophet spread knowledge, so it must be based on early scholars’ (teachings),” said the International Islamic University doctor of philosophy student.
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Muhd Hakim Shafiq, 24, speaks to reporters at the Nuzul Quran celebration at the Selangor Menteri Besar’s official residence in Section 7, Shah Alam, on March 18, 2025. — Picture by HARUN TAJUDIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
Muhd Hakim Shafiq, 24, said the Nuzul Quran celebration was a lively one, based on spirituality and book sales by Inisiatif Buku Darul Ehsan.
“I’ve never been to a Selangor Turath Islami Festival before, so this year I was excited to attend.
“It is important to study old texts as there is much knowledge and practices for us to learn,” said the assistant to Sheikh Abdullah Jahaf.
