It has long become a common situation for all Muslims to feel happy when Raya celebration is just around the corner. One month after Muslims have finished fulfilling the third pillar of Islam, which is fasting in the month of Ramadan, Eid Fitr is a symbolic event to celebrate the success of fasting in the holy month in search of His blessings.

 

About two months later, the Muslims will once again commemorate a big celebration generally known as Eid Adha in Zulhijjah. The event is celebrated once the Hajj rite is done. Performing Hajj is also the last pillar of Islam.

 

Not only that, Eid Adha is a special occasion which dates back to the chronicle of Prophet Ibrahim in fulfilling the initial order by Allah SWT that also includes the patience of his son, Prophet Ismail to follow the command of Him as mentioned in As-Saffat, verse 102:

 

فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ السَّعْيَ قَالَ يَا بُنَيَّ إِنِّي أَرَىٰ فِي الْمَنَامِ أَنِّي أَذْبَحُكَ فَانْظُرْ مَاذَا تَرَىٰ ۚ قَالَ يَا أَبَتِ افْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ ۖ سَتَجِدُنِي إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ مِنَ الصَّابِرِينَ

 

And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, “O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think.” He said, “O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast.”

 

Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) as an international humanitarian organisation feels obligated to celebrate Eid Adha through #SalamQurbani project that is hosted annually. In general, #SalamQurbani is a seasonal project carried out every year as a way to enable those people whose intention is to make donation towards the less fortunate.

 

To put things in perspective, #SalamQurbani consists of several essential key takeaways to look into:

– To share joy and celebrate the holy occasion with the beneficiaries

– To foster a closer relationship between IRM and the beneficiaries

– To unite multiple ethnicities through interreligious understanding

– To promote the values of Ihsan and Rahmah as practiced by Islamic Relief members all around the world

 

The importance of celebrating #SalamQurbani is not just about offering help for the beneficiaries. The idea behind this project is to fulfill a social responsibility in terms of ritual needs that reflect the level of faith that Muslim holds.

 

Apart from fulfilling the ritual need, if we probe into the matter closely, there exists a big number of human population who never gets the chance or close to no chance of savouring on meats as their dish of the day. Such situation makes IRM feels obligated to offer this social responsibility to help ease their burden.

 

Through #SalamQurbani project, it is no doubt that this occasion serves a purpose to help all donours purify their soul by sacrificing animals and thus promote a humble sense in them to always be grateful with the favours granted by Allah SWT. Indirectly, #SalamQurbani can promote a sense of togetherness and bridge the gap between the rich and the poor to celebrate Eid Adha.

 

As in line with the goal of organisation, IRM wants to retain its status as an independent organisation striving towards the vision to envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and respond as one to the suffering of others.

Klang, 25 Jul – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) is on another level of initiative to promote a sense of humanity among the youths in an effort to create an empowered generation.

 

The programme called ‘We Are Awesome Heroes’ involved a total 62 students from Idrissi International School was seen as a great platform to cultivate a multitude of knowledge about humanitarian issues happening across the universe.

 

Apart from exposing them with various humanitarian issues, the students were given a spotlight to share their thoughts about countries facing a lot of issues as a result of group activities.

 

The engagement of student in the programme has also trained them to always be geared up in organizing humanitarian campaigns as a way to reduce any humanitarian issues.

 

Through the initiative, IRM hopes that the programme can empower each student to join more volunteering activities inspired by any non-government office.

Subang, 14 Jul – 13 volunteers of Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) were involved in groundwork assessment alongside the family of IRM through Crafting Love and Care Programme at Lembah Subang Public Housing Programme.

The programme initiated by IRM imparts a useful exposure for each volunteer who has the interest to learn evaluation process towards potential beneficiaries.

Through the programme, it indirectly improves communication skills with beneficiaries while exposing the real situation on the difficulties felt by those living in the heart of big city.

Shazlin, one of the volunteers in the programme believes that it is a good initiative for everyone to realise the importance of being grateful in life.

“Although our life hits us hard, a lot more are living in difficulties and their life is even more challenging than us. Hence, we should be grateful with all the blessings that Allah awards to us,” he said.

The programme will go through several phases, first, middle, and third phases. Each phase serves to facilitate the implementation of programmes where the first phase emphasises the concept of assessment before helping out, the middle phase involves find out for the allocated aids, and the third phase is a distribution of aid to beneficiaries.

Bangi, 30 Jun 2018 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) nominated eight new figures as Humanitarian Icon of IRM for 2018 – 2020 term at MySinggah Raya 2018.

 

According to its Chief Executive Officer, Zairulshahfuddin Zainal Abidin, the initiative was made to uphold individuals or alliances involved in creating a caring world community in Malaysia.

 

“This time, IRM takes a whole new approach to introduce new faces of icon whom having high-spirit and devoted passion to employ in humanitarian works based on their expertise and skills,” said Zairulshahfuddin in his speech.

 

He further added, a few icons being nominated have been actively joining humanitarian works since years ago.

 

“For instance, Dr. Aizan Sofia, a Senior Lecturer at National University of Malaysia. She has been with IRM long before she furthered her studies abroad. After obtaining PhD, we invited her to contribute her expertise by being our counsellor to the disabled people for volunteerism courses.

 

“As in line with five-years strategy of IRM which emphasises on helping the disabled, IRM is delighted to nominate Dr. Aizan who is also an OKU card holder,” Zairulshahfuddin told the reporters.

 

Apart from Dr. Aizan, other icons introduced are Irma Hasmie, Redza Shah, Diana Amir, Habib Bullah, Elfaeza Ul Haq, Ashraf Muslim and Saujana.

 

The event, Majlis MySinggah Raya 2018 invited more than 700 guests from various backgrounds including beneficiaries, benefactors, humanitarian partners of IRM, donours, volunteers, media representatives and celebrities as well as the public.

 

The programme is held to celebrate and foster a better relationship among beneficiaries, humanitarian partners, icons and celebrity, media practitioner, volunteers, donours, and the public.