Nuzul Al-Quran

Bandar Seri Begawan - "The Holy Quran is our friend and companion as well as teacher, in fact the Quran is our daily need, clothing and furnishing.

"In short, the Holy Quran is everything for us," said His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in his titah during the Nuzul A1-Quran Celebration National Level, last night at the ICC.

The Sultanate celebrates Nuzul annually. It is a significant day as it commemorates the revelation of the Holy Quran, and is one of the highlights during the holy month of Ramadhan.

Deviating away from the teaching of al-Quran means staying away from Allah the Almighty and is the same as running away from the guidance of Allah SAW.

History has recorded evidence that it is a bad omen to go against the guidance (Hukum Hakam) of Allah. This can be seen from the fate that had befallen on people before us in ancient times mentioned in the Holy Quran, said His Majesty.

"All of those are `Iktibar' (lessons) have in fact become a warning to those in the later times, including us people in the end of time," the monarch stated.

"We are thankful for we belong to people who follow the Holy Quran. We believe in it, and we believe in all that is said and all its teachings," His Majesty said.

His Majesty said that it is not that humans do not want to learn from the Quran, it is because they are more inclined towards temptations, which make them forget the important "Iktibar" (lessons).

Thus, subsequently people don't follow the teachings and undermine Allah's guidance by continuously going against His decree in what is Haram in food, socialisation etc. It has angered Allah, and with His wrath, Allah delivers upon them His punishment in various forms, such as natural disasters, commotions, food shortages, diseases and others.

"That is why, we in this country will always be consistent with our principles. We work and develop with the guidance of Allah and his prophets.

"There is no a better development other than that based on principles and guidance of Allah SAW. Such developments without doubt have their virtues and advantages," the monarch said.

"That is why towards this aim, religious education must be solid in our life," His Majesty urged.

"In actual fact, it is not a choice, but a must," His Majesty added.

"When this becomes a reality, then it can be said that we are truly eligible and able to become a nation of Quran literates". -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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