Remember Allah the Almighty Through Zikir
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Published by the Department of Information JUNE, 2018 Prime Minister’s Office VOLUME 33 ISSUE 6 Remember Allah the Almighty through zikir BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 14 - 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 urges us to always remember Allah the Almighty through zikir or remembrance. His Majesty touched on the matter in a titah (royal speech) in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri for the year 1439 Hijrah at the Istana Nurul Iman. Earlier in the titah, His Majesty touched on fasting as one of the five pillars of Islam, where we do it as servants who adhere to the Islamic demands, in which we should be grateful for being destined to become Muslims. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali His Majesty praised the significance Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam delivering a titah of Hari Raya Aidilfitri for Muslims, which (royal speech) in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, 1439 Hijrah at Istana Nurul Iman. is a day to rejoice after a month of fasting. go to the mosque to perform the Aidilfitri extending his well-wishes to the people of “Hari Raya Aidilfitri is very unique. prayers, we recite the Takbir, recite the Brunei Darussalam. It is not merely an ordinary celebration Tahlil, Tahmid and Tasbih to glorify Allah but an obligatory occasion to praise and the Almighty. “Members of my family and I extend remember Allah the Almighty as much our Hari Raya greetings to all of the as possible. This is the virtue of us “This unique celebration’s impact is not Muslim citizens and residents of Brunei celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” said His void; rather it is filled with the promises of Darussalam, wherever they may be. We Majesty. bounties from Allah the Almighty,” added pray for their well-being and may they His Majesty. celebrate this joyous event in peace and Meanwhile the highlight of the security,” concluded His Majesty. celebration said His Majesty, is when we His Majesty concluded the titah by Istana Nurul Iman receives 110,828 visitors BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, JUNE 15 - A total of 110,828 guests from June 16 to 19 (second to fourth of Syawal). were recorded for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri’s Junjung Ziarah (meet and greet) to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah The meet and greet this year recorded a total of 110,828 Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali visitors, where on the first day the palace was opened, received Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan a total of 35,613; 19,333 visitors in the morning session and of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran 16,280 visitors in the afternoon session. On the second day, the Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha palace received 24,960 in the morning session and 17,961 in the Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam and members of the royal afternoon session. On the third day, the palace received 17,775 family at the Istana Nurul Iman. visitors in the morning and 14,519 and in the afternoon session with a total of 32,294 visitors. The palace, Istana Nurul Iman, was opened to the public Continue on page 4 Contents Palace newsround His Majesty receives audiences BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 21 - 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 consented to receive in audience at the Istana Nurul Iman: JUNE 2018 - VOLUME 33 ISSUE 6 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER is published monthly by the Department of Information. It reports on government, social His Majesty attends Royal His Majesty joins Sunat Aidilfitri and business events in the country. All money 5. 7. values are expressed in Brunei dollars (BND), Ceremonial Funeral Prayer unless otherwise stated. Any information in this newsletter may be reproduced; a clipping of the publication would be appreciated. For free subscription (excluding postage) please write to the Distribution Unit, Department of Information, Prime Minister’s Office, Old Airport, Berakas BB 3510, Brunei Darussalam. EMAIL US AT: [email protected] Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd. Shafie bin Haji Apdal, His Excellency Datuk Ghulam Jelani bin Khanizaman, High Commissioner th EDITORIAL Advisory Board: the Chief Minister of Sabah. Yang Amat Berhormat was sworn as the 15 of Malaysia to Brunei Darussalam. His Excellency presented his Letter of Chief Minister of Sabah on May 12, 2018. Credence to His Majesty on March 23, 2016. Mawardi Haji Mohammad ([email protected]) 8. His Majesty attends Tahlil at Royal 9. National Finals of Al-Quran Hajah Noorashidah Haji Aliomar Mausoleum Memorising and Understanding ([email protected]) Competition 1439 Hijrah Editor: Saadiatul Nur Aqilah binti Haji Jaman ([email protected]) Sub-editor: Hajah Zaianit Haji Noorkhan ([email protected]) Translation Translation Unit His Excellency Craig Boyd Allen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary His Excellency Saleh Mohammed Al-Nesef, Ambassador Extraordinary and of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam. His Excellency presented Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam. His Excellency his Letter of Credence to His Majesty on March 9, 2015. presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty on June 25, 2012. Layouter: 11. His Majesty visits SUAMPRIPAHS 12. Their Majesties grace JIS Khairul Shaharim Haji Abdul Ghafor Graduation Ceremony ([email protected]) Her Majesty receives audiences Proofreader: Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Siti Faizahanisah Awang Mahani Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed ([email protected]) Alam received in audience at the Istana Nurul Iman: Photographs Photography Unit of Department of Information General inquiries Tel: (673) 2383 400/ext English Publications Yang Amat Berbahagia Datin Seri Shuryani binti Shuaib, the spouse of the Fax: (673) 2382 012 Chief Minister of Sabah on June 21 (Right). 14. 19,576 receive His Majesty’s 16. 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Brunei Darussalam 2 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER June 2018 June 2018 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 3 Palace newsround News His Majesty sends congratulatory messages His Majesty attends Royal Ceremonial Funeral 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 has consented to send congratulatory messages to: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Right Honourable Theresa May, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Government and the people of the United Kingdom on the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second on June 9. His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, the Government and the people of the Russian Federation on the occasion of its National Day on June 12. His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, the Government and the people of the Republic of the Philippines on the occasion of its 120th Independence Day on June 12. His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey following his victory during the recent presidential election on June 25. In the message to the President, His Majesty expressed his deep appreciation for the former’s personal contributions in strengthening the close and long-standing relations shared by all levels between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Turkey. Furthermore, His Majesty looked forward to re-affirming the much-valued friendship as well as further deepening the bilateral and regional partnerships for the mutual benefit of both countries and peoples. In ending the message, His Majesty extended his kindest regards and best wishes for the President. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince receives audiences His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, received in separate audiences the outgoing foreign envoys to Brunei Darussalam at Qashr Al-Meezan on June 25: His Excellency Datuk Ghulam Jelani bin Khanizaman, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Brunei Darussalam. Datuk Ghulam Jelani presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty on March 23, 2016 (Right). 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