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Selangor will host its fourth Turath Islami Festival in September 2026, bringing together 23 Islamic scholars from Malaysia and overseas to promote heritage and learning. The eight-day event is expected to draw 50,000 visitors.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM2 million in government funding to establish the Al-Qaradawi Thought Institute, honouring the legacy of influential Islamic scholar Sheikh Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Egyptian scholar Sheikh Dr Mustafa An-Nadwi at his Putrajaya office, praising his emphasis on moral values and hadith scholarship during their discussion on current affairs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to Professor John L. Esposito, a globally influential Islamic scholar who died recently. Anwar recalled their five-decade friendship and Esposito's groundbreaking work in fostering interfaith dialogue.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry has launched the Maal Hijrah Lecture Series to bring the teachings of leading Islamic scholars to mainstream audiences beyond academic institutions, with backing from major universities.
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Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has called on the Muslim community to draw inspiration from the Tokoh Maal Hijrah awards, urging continued pursuit of knowledge and community service.
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International Islamic University Malaysia Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar has been named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 celebration held in Putrajaya.