President of the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD) Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah yesterday consented to grace the PPPBD Khatam Al-Quran ceremony held in conjunction with the 79th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

The ceremony took place at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School in Rimba, Gadong.

Upon arrival, Her Royal Highness was greeted by lifelong Vice President Datin Hajah Masni binti Haji Mohd Ali; PPPBD Vice President Hajah Viviyanti binti Haji Md Ali and PPPBD Chief Commissioner Norazrina binti Haji Sarbini.

Three groups of PPPBD members comprising the Administrative Committee, Adult and Young Leaders completed the recitation of the 30 juzuk of Al-Quran.

Members of the association involved in the ‘Project Pencinta Kalam Allah’ who had each completed the recitation of the 30 juzuk of Al-Quran also participated in the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony.

The ceremony began with the mass recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar, Selawat Tafrijiyyah and Doa, the recitation of Al-Quran followed with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by PPPBD Spiritual Commissioner Hajah Fatimah binti Haji Abdul Ghani.

This was followed with the recitation of Takhtim by Khatam participants in conjunction with His Majesty’s 79th birthday led by Khatam participants from Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali’s (UNISSA) Young Leaders Unit.

Meanwhile, PPPBD Young Leaders Commissioner Dr Mariam binti Haji Abdul Rahman recited the Khatam prayer and Hajah Fatimah recited Doa Selamat and Doa Allah Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam. In addition to the activities of skills development, society and culture, the association is also active in ensuring spiritual and religious activities involving members of all levels.

The Khatam Al-Quran ceremony serves as one of the annual activities of the association.

Apart from the celebration of His Majesty’s 79th birthday, it also serves as gratitude for prosperity and peace showered by Allah the Almighty upon the country under the rule of His Majesty. – Lyna Mohamad

-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin