Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Muslims to view Ramadan as a time for personal growth and moral development, urging the community to use the holy month for introspection amidst their busy daily lives.
Speaking at the MADANI Outreach and Ihya’ Ramadan Programme, Anwar highlighted that the essence of Ramadan lies in challenging oneself rather than others.
“Allah reminds us that this is an opportunity because we are all busy and engrossed in our daily lives,” he said. “So take advantage of Ramadan because every day, every night, at every moment, we are reminded to improve ourselves. Let’s challenge ourselves: ‘Am I able to become better than I was before Ramadan this year?’”
The Prime Minister stressed that Ramadan should not be used to insult, abuse, or challenge others but rather to focus on internal reflection and character building.
The event was attended by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
During the programme, Anwar announced an allocation of RM2 million for the development of Masjid Al-Taufiqiah. He also presented contributions totalling RM140,000 to 28 mosques in the Padang Rengas parliamentary constituency, RM200,000 to Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan Maahad Yahyawiah, and RM60,000 to Dapur MADANI, supporting religious and community initiatives in the area.
