KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) have been instructed to coordinate solat hajat at all major mosques and surau in the Federal Territories (FT) after Friday prayers tomorrow, to pray for the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the solat hajat would be held to express solidarity and to seek help from Allah SWT for the safety of the volunteers and the smooth execution of the mission.
“The latest developments reported in the media are very worrying. The Global (Sumud) Flotilla ships are reportedly encountering multiple threats, including explosions, the presence of unidentified drones and communication disruptions, as they approach the critical zone.
“Let us raise our hands together in prayer to Allah SWT to facilitate this humanitarian mission, grant the volunteers protection and strength, and make our prayers a source of strength for the Palestinian people in their struggle to defend their homeland,” he said in a statement today.
Mohd Na’im also expressed hope that Malaysia would always have the opportunity to participate in global humanitarian efforts and that everyone’s prayers would contribute to the success of the mission.
Yesterday, the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy endured tense moments after being subjected to intimidation by Israeli regime drones, some of which reportedly detonated in the air during the encounter.
Director-general and spokesman of the Sumud Nusantara Flotilla Command Centre Datuk Ahmad Sani Araby Al-Kahery said the flotilla had been subjected to a series of intimidation tactics, with as many as 15 drones flying at low altitudes in repeated intervals of every 10 minutes.
The historic Global Sumud Flotilla mission involves over 1,000 volunteers from across the globe, including 34 Malaysians, sailing with nearly 70 ships across the Mediterranean Sea to deliver food supplies, medicine, and messages of peace.
The convoy is scheduled to arrive in Gaza waters at the end of this month. — Bernama
