At the Muis Awards 2019, Chief Executive of Muis Esa Masood said that 2019 award winners exemplified the defining values of the Malay Muslim community - character, competence and citizenry. He added that the volunteers possess skillsets and capabilities that make up the foundations of a community of success, defined by the values above.
The annual event honouring volunteers saw the highest honour of the Jasa Cemerlang (Outstanding) Award presented to Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Hassan in recognition for his long-standing stewardship and leadership in PERGAS and the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG). Pergas is a non-governmental organisation that raises the quality of Islamic education and welfare, and envisions credible religious leadership.
Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi is well known in the community for his contribution towards the progressive development of asatizah (religious teachers). He urged those in the religious field to continue the good work of uplifting the community.
"This award is meaningful but it is a special recognition not for me but for my fellow asatizah. It is a recognition of the good work and contribution they have made to community and the nation. I urge my fellow asatizah to continue striving and serve the community to the best of their abilities. With rapid development and change in our social landscape, we have the responsibility to guide and nurture our future generation to understand and apply the right Islamic knowledge," he said.
This year, eight Jasa Bakti (Service) Award were given out. Muis said recipients have shown "true leadership, leading with dedication, enthusiasm and have contributed numerous years of voluntary service."
He also disclosed that Muis disburses $1.1 million of zakat funds contributed by the community to benefit about 13,000 individuals monthly. The support provides for financial needs, as well as religious education for children.
Esa also shared that a recently-launched initiative, FITRAH, under the M3 collaboration with Mendaki and MESRA, now involves 350 religious counsellors and community befrienders volunteering to help ex-prisoners reintegrate into society and provide support to their families.
"We are in the process of training these volunteers to be able to be better equipped tin their roles," he said.
The annual event honouring volunteers saw the highest honour of the Jasa Cemerlang (Outstanding) Award presented to Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Hassan in recognition for his long-standing stewardship and leadership in PERGAS and the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG). Pergas is a non-governmental organisation that raises the quality of Islamic education and welfare, and envisions credible religious leadership.
Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi is well known in the community for his contribution towards the progressive development of asatizah (religious teachers). He urged those in the religious field to continue the good work of uplifting the community.
"This award is meaningful but it is a special recognition not for me but for my fellow asatizah. It is a recognition of the good work and contribution they have made to community and the nation. I urge my fellow asatizah to continue striving and serve the community to the best of their abilities. With rapid development and change in our social landscape, we have the responsibility to guide and nurture our future generation to understand and apply the right Islamic knowledge," he said.
This year, eight Jasa Bakti (Service) Award were given out. Muis said recipients have shown "true leadership, leading with dedication, enthusiasm and have contributed numerous years of voluntary service."
Jasa Bakti Awards recipients comprise:
Dr Bibi Jan Mohd Ayyub
Hamidah Ibrahim
Ustaz Mohamad H Rais
Hj Muhammad Effendy Ibrahim
Hj Mustapha Kamal Osman
Muhammad Hidhir Abdul Majid
Hj Mohamed Rashid Shariff
Hjh Norain Mohd Noor
At the event, representatives of the mosques and the President’s Challenge Charity Briyani led by Hj Allaudin Mohamed, Hj Paiman Supangat and Hj Shaick Fakrudeen presented a cheque worth S$100,000 from the Muslim community to President Halimah Yacob. This is the annual contribution by the Muslim community to the annual President’s Challenge fund-raiser.
"This contribution from the Muslim community is a manifestation of the spirit of rahmatan lil alamin, or blessings to all, where, as Muslims, we are taught to be of benefit to all mankind, regardless of race or religion, demonstrate kindness to all living creatures, and to respect and protect nature and the environment," said Esa.
Dr Bibi Jan Mohd Ayyub
Hamidah Ibrahim
Ustaz Mohamad H Rais
Hj Muhammad Effendy Ibrahim
Hj Mustapha Kamal Osman
Muhammad Hidhir Abdul Majid
Hj Mohamed Rashid Shariff
Hjh Norain Mohd Noor
At the event, representatives of the mosques and the President’s Challenge Charity Briyani led by Hj Allaudin Mohamed, Hj Paiman Supangat and Hj Shaick Fakrudeen presented a cheque worth S$100,000 from the Muslim community to President Halimah Yacob. This is the annual contribution by the Muslim community to the annual President’s Challenge fund-raiser.
"This contribution from the Muslim community is a manifestation of the spirit of rahmatan lil alamin, or blessings to all, where, as Muslims, we are taught to be of benefit to all mankind, regardless of race or religion, demonstrate kindness to all living creatures, and to respect and protect nature and the environment," said Esa.
He also disclosed that Muis disburses $1.1 million of zakat funds contributed by the community to benefit about 13,000 individuals monthly. The support provides for financial needs, as well as religious education for children.
"Indeed, this generous spirit of giving, to ensure the underserved in the community are taken care of in an ongoing and sustained manner, is an important element in what defines a successful community," he said.
"We are in the process of training these volunteers to be able to be better equipped tin their roles," he said.