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Monday, June 18, 2012

Family Day should not be all about fun


His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah,
the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam delivers his
titah during the Isra' Mikraj celebrations held at the
International Convention Centre, Berakas.

Syed Rory Malai Hassan and
Anna Abu Bakar
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Monday, June 18, 2012

HM questions absence of religious element

HIS Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday questioned the absence of a religious element in the celebration of 'Family Day' recently.

Pointing out that "it was slightly odd", His Majesty observed that of all the activities that day, not even a single one was tied to or demonstrated families practising their religious obligations together.

"Was it merely for entertainment and amusement?" asked His Majesty in conclusion of his titah commemorating Isra' Mikraj delivered yesterday at the International Convention Centre, Berakas. In his titah, His Majesty pointed out to families praying together either at home or at the mosque as an example of such activities that could have been highlighted during the first national 'Family Day' celebration which was observed on the first Sunday of May this year.

Questioning the absence of religious element on that day, His Majesty then asked if this was the model for every family in Brunei to follow.

His Majesty stressed that the tendency to opt for the path that offers amusement and entertainment, and possibly, being inattentive to more important matters, is a sign of weakness.

In view of this situation, His Majesty further urged the public "to be more serious in all matters that are related to our family, our nation and our religion".

Dipetik dari - The Brunei Times

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