Not Proper To Leave Out 'Doa' For Agong In Friday Sermons, Says Jakim

The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) opines that leaving out the "doa" (prayer) for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as head of state as well as for the states' rulers is not proper as praying for their well-being is a noble practice.
Its director-general Datuk Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz said the khatib (sermon reader) on duty should read the texts of the Friday sermons prepared by the panel and approved by the state religious authorities.
"The contents of the sermons should not be changed to avoid any adverse implications for the Muslim community.
"Jakim also calls on all quarters not to politicise religious institutions, especially mosques. Such actions will have negative effects like causing disunity and uneasiness among Muslims," he said in a statement issued here Monday.
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