The month of Ramadan is drawing closer to its end, and Majlis-majlis khatam Al-Quran continue to be actively held in pursuit of spiritual rewards and the blessings of the holy month, especially during the last ten nights.
In striving for these rewards and blessings in this noble month, Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB), Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), this afternoon held the Majlis Khatam Al-Quran for the year 1447 Hijrah corresponding to 2026, at the BKISHHB Auditorium Hall.
Present as the guest of honour at the event was the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Minister of Defence II, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, in his capacity as Chairman of the BKISHHB Advisory Board.
Also present were the Minister at PMO and Minister of Finance and Economy II, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah; the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi Mohamad; and the Deputy Minister (Public Service Governance) at PMO, Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohammed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Yunos.
The Majlis Khatam Al-Quran began with the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar and Surah Al-Fatihah, led by the guest of honour, followed by a collective recitation from Surah Adh-Dhuha to Surah An-Nas.
Meanwhile, the Doa Khatam was recited by the Mosque Affairs Officer of Masjid Perpindahan Mata-Mata Gadong, Awang Muhammad Hafiz Nur Adib bin Abd. Manaf.
The event was further enlivened with the collective recitation of Selawat Tafrijiyyah three times before concluding with the Doa Allah Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam, led by Awang Muhammad Hafiz Nur Adib.
During the event, the Yang Berhormat Minister at PMO and Minister of Defence II also presented donations to two BKISHHB staff members.
Guests were then invited to break their fast, followed by proceeding to the BKISHHB Surau to perform the congregational Maghrib prayer.
This year marks the fourth time BKISHHB has organised a Majlis Iftar with members of the BKISHHB Advisory Board alongside the annual Majlis Khatam Al-Quran during Ramadan, aimed at further enlivening the blessed month while seeking rewards and blessings from Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala.
