KUALA LUMPUR, 24 JUNE 2024 – Hendrick Stanley, 27, is of Dayak Bidayuh ancestry from Sarawak. He is currently employed in a printing factory in Shah Alam.
The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam, the expected behaviour of a Muslim and the few acts forbidden in Islam were explained to Hendrick by Ustaz Muhamad Suhaimi, the chairman of PERKIM Branch of Dato Keramat.
He was also told not to neglect his parents and family even though they practise different beliefs; he is to pray only to Allah and not to any other god.
Hendrick then vocalised his syahadah in front of the Community Preacher of YADIM (Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaydia), Ustaz Rustam Jamali Mohd Zubir, witnessed by the Secretary General of PERKIM, Tan Sri Dr Yusuf Noor, Haji Amran Anbarasu Abdullah dan Hendrick’s brother-in-law, Kamarul Arifin Muhamad Nordin.
Hendrick said he felt a big sense of relief and happiness after his syahadah.
After completing his registration as a Muslim, Hendrick was given a kit containing a Quran, books on Iqra’ and a prayer guide, a prayer mat and outfit by Tan Sri Yusuf Noor, who hugged him and wished him well.
PERKIM’s Honorary Secretary General, Tan Sri Dr Mohd Yusof Noor (left) welcomes the presence of new guests and relatives at the National PERKIM Headquarters.
Ustaz Mohamad Suhaimi explained the Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam to Hendrick.
Ustaz Mohamad Suhaimi advised Hendrick not to neglect his parents although they practise a different faith.
Ustaz Rastam from YADIM (second from left) guided Hendrick for his syahadah.
Hendrick raised his hands in gratitude.
Ustaz Suhaimi (left) led the recitation of the thanksgiving prayer and was confirmed by the witness.
Hendrick fills in personal details in the conversion form.
Dr Yusof Noor present Hendrick a special Quran for new reverts.
Dr Yusof Noor hugged Hendrick and wished him well.
Dr Yusof Noor presented Hendrick with a kit for new reverts.
