Keep mosques free from politics, Agong says

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah yesterday called on Muslims to continue safeguarding the institution of mosques from becoming a political arena for any party.

Sultan Abdullah said that mosques need to be institutions which are holy, noble and respected, to be an example to other religions.

"We don't want this mosque institution to be where we are divided... Nauzubillah (God forbid). We all have to decide that the harmony of the mosque institution is safeguarded by us all, Muslims, not just the leaders but the congregation of the mosque.

"I always remind everyone, especially those in Pahang, that the mosque cannot be mixed with any political elements whatsoever," he said when officiating the Ar-Razzaq Mosque and the breaking of fast in Bachang.
 
Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah was also in attendance, as well as Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka Mohd Ali Rustam and Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Sultan Abdullah congratulated Ab Rauf on his appointment as the 13th chief minister of Melaka and expressed his gratitude to former chief minister, Sulaiman Md Ali, who made arrangements for their Majesties’ previous visit to the state.

"I would like to thank everyone for the preparations (of the visit). I appreciate Sulaiman's efforts.

"Today means so much to me and my family, to be able to visit (Melaka). The third time since 2019. In these three, or four years, I got to know three Melaka chief ministers, while in Kuala Lumpur, with four prime ministers.

"This is a history for me and my family and it will be etched in my heart and memory when I return to Pahang," the king said.