Jakim to hold special prayers tonight as haze blankets Malaysia

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will conduct a Solat Hajat, or special prayer for needs, at three mosques tonight as the country grapples with a haze affecting various regions. The prayers will be held after Maghrib prayers at the National Mosque, Putra Mosque, and Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque in Putrajaya.

Jakim's director-general, Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, urged Muslims to join in the prayers, requesting Allah SWT's protection, health, safety, and peace in the face of this challenge. The haze has prompted a decree from the Sultan of Pahang and a call from Dr Zulkifli Hasan, the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), to unite in prayer and seek Allah SWT's assistance for the well-being of those impacted.

Currently, 17 areas across six states, including Sarawak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Melaka, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya, have reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

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