KUALA LUMPUR: Former deputy mufti of Selangor Datuk Dr Abdul Majid Omar has been named Selangor’s Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1446H/2024M during the state-level celebrations to welcome the Islamic new year on Saturday (July 6) night.
Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad made the announcement at the lecture hall of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque.
Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah presented the award to Abdul Majid, 84, after prayers and a Maal Hijrah lecture attended by the public.
Also present were Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
In his speech, Mohd Shahzihan noted that Abdul Majid began his career as a teacher before serving as Selangor deputy mufti, retiring in 2015.
After 17 years of dedicated service, Abdul Majid pursued his postgraduate studies at the International Islamic University Malaysia in 2019, completing his PhD in Waqf Administration at Universiti Selangor (Unisel) in February this year.
“His achievements include being named Tokoh Guru Kebangsaan 1428H/2007 and Tokoh Guru Selangor 1427H/2006, as well as serving as a syariah advisor to various large conglomerates,” said Mohd Shahzihan.
He described Abdul Majid as a religious scholar and preacher who has tirelessly contributed to the development of the ummah through writings and religious lectures in mosques, surau, and on broadcasting stations.
Meanwhile, Abdul Majid expressed gratitude, particularly to the Selangor government, for acknowledging his service in the state for over 50 years since 1952 as an educator.
The grandfather of 18 urged young people to continue pursuing knowledge, noting the abundant opportunities provided by the government and the Education Ministry to transform lives. – Bernama
