{
  "id": 1924829,
  "title": "Anwar meets three prominent Islamic scholars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/anwar-meets-three-prominent-islamic-scholars",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:37:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1514685/anwar-meets-three-prominent-islamic-scholars"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently invited three prominent Islamic scholars currently residing in Malaysia to Nasyrul Quran in Putrajaya. The scholars include Sheikh Dr Mustafa al-Nadwi Al-Hasani, an Egyptian hadith scholar; Sheikh Dr Ahmad Isa Al-Masarawy, a renowned Quran reciter; and Sheikh Afeefuddin Al-Jailani, custodian of the mosque and shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani. Anwar took the time from his hectic schedule to meet with the esteemed visitors and inquire about their well-being. He also sought their advice and prayers, and expressed gratitude for their decision to share their knowledge and promote Islamic teachings in the country. The scholars are in Malaysia to participate in the Malaysia Berselawat programme, which will take place at the Nasyrul Quran Complex in Putrajaya that evening.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took time from his busy schedule today to host three prominent Islamic scholars currently in Malaysia.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited three Islamic scholars to Nasyrul Quran in Putrajaya.",
    "Scholars include Egyptian hadith scholar Sheikh Dr Mustafa al-Nadwi Al-Hasani.",
    "Anwar met with scholars to inquire about their well-being and seek their advice."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}