Mosques should not be run by politicians, says Arifin
Published on: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
By: Mardinah Jikur
SANDAKAN: Mosques should be administered by those who have a sound knowledge on religion and not politicians, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Arifin Asgali.
This, he said, is important to avoid any unwanted issues to arise.
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“The government will ensure that mosques are managed by those who are knowledgeable in religion,” he said after officiating a football competition organised by Sandakan Maahad Tahfiz Association, here, recently.
On the tournament, Arifin said such programmes will be able to produce a Tahfiz who is active in sports.
“The recent success of the Sabah football team to win the Premier League should also be emulated by Tahfiz students to excel in any field and to be persevere.”
Sandakan Maahad Tahfiz Association chairman Mulyadi Kasimin said some 12 teams took part in the two-day tournament.
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“Aside from studying the al-Quran and their daily learning at Maahad Tahfiz, we also teach our students to be active in sports and this competition also aims to foster a closer tie among them.
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Also present were Sandakan State Islamic Religious Department administrative officer Romzi Abdul Rahman, and Sandakan Imam Azizul Ramli.
