KUALA LUMPUR, 26 NOVEMBER 2023 – The institution of marriage is a holy one and should be celebrated.
The Islamic Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM) organised a gathering to celebrate the marriage of five newly-weds. They are of different races and cultures – Chinese, Malay, Indian, Iban and Tunisian.
About two hundred guests packed the Dataran Dakwah in PERKIM Headquarters which was decked with flowers and garlands.
This event was to show-case the uniqueness of Islam – that Islam is universal and is not the sole propriety of Malays or Malaysians.
The couples were: Nurul Julinica Ezra Nicholas and Muhammad Adib Daniel Mohammed Nasahruddin, Noor Fatimah Abdullah and Muhammad Jibril Abdullah; Lee Siew Vee and Abdel Aziz Gattoufi; Siti Aishah Abdullah and Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullah; Muhammad Pham Uluthiat and Khadijah Abdullah.
PERKIM’s Seniour Director of Dakwah, Dato’ Haji Razali Haji Shahabudin said that the solidarity that exists among the various races and nationalities of different countries and religions prove that differences in culture and beliefs are not a hinderance to unity and integration.
In any marriage, one can still practise the culture one is used to as long as it does not contradict Islamic values for Islam is a religion for the entire universe.
It would not be right to impose a different culture on somebody just because he reverts to Islam. To do so might result in conflicts which is detrimental to any relationship.
The Director of this programme, Siti Munirah Sayed Mohd Hamdan said that reverting to Islam is not an excuse for neglecting or abandoning one’s parents even though they practise different beliefs.
In fact, this is the time to be closer to parents and siblings. As husband and wife, each couple must forge an understanding and compromise so as to avoid problems and discord in the family.
At the end of the event, the couples were presented with household items.
Before that, a total of 25 new sibling couples attended the ‘Seminar Keluarga Bahagia Saudara Muslim’ held at the PERKIM Headquarters Meeting Room, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah near here this morning.
The seminar was delivered by the Registered Counsellor, YBhg Tuan Haji Hushim Haji Salleh with the title Concept of Household in Islamic Perspective and Responsibilities as Husband and Wife.
Haji Hushim who is also the Chairman of PERKIM Klang Branch emphasized the participants to prioritize prayer because prayer is a pillar of religion and the husband who leads the family should focus on praying in congregation with the family because there are many cases in which he handles couples who get divorced because they do not prioritize prayer.
The arrival of five cross-cultural brides and grooms at the PERKIM Building grounds.
Waiting for the arrival of the honoured guest.
Presenting the Silat Fatani Malaysia to the newly-weds.
All the newly-weds were waiting for the function to commence at Dataran Dakwah Bangunan PERKIM.
Newly-weds at the main table.
A cheerful atmosphere welcomed five cross-cultural wedding couples organized by PERKIM Kebangsaan.
Mohd Johnson Gantinius, a Kadazan Dusun Muslim recited a prayer for the newly-weds.
Wishing the best for the newly-weds.
“Amiin “ to all the good wishes.
A speech to wish happy years ahead by Dato Razali.
Guests and well-wishers at the reception.
Dato’ Razali said, when it comes to marriage, they can still maintain their respective cultural practices because Islam is the perfect religion for all nations in the world.
Muhammad Jibril Abdullah (right) lovingly feeds Noor Fatimah Abdullah at their wedding reception.
Lee Siew Vee and husband, Abdel Aziz Gattoufi feeding each other.
Nurul Julinica Ezra Nicholas tells husband Muhammad Adib Daniel Mohammad Nasahruddin “Taste this, its very nice.”
Friends of the brides and grooms enjoying the feast.
Dato’ Razali presented a gift to Lee Siew Vee dan Abdel Aziz Gattoufi.
Muhammad Jibril Abdullah & Noor Fatimah Abdullah received a gift from Datin Mawanchik (second from left).
Muhammad Pham Uluthiat dan Khadijah Abdullah receiving their gift.
Datin Mawanchik handing over a gift to Nurul Julinica Ezra Nicholas dan Muhammad Adib Daniel Mohammad Nasahruddin.
Siti Aisyah Abdullah dan Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullah received their present.
Lee Siew Vee dan Abdel Aziz Gattoufi cut their wedding cake.
Muhammad Jibril Abdullah and Noor Fatimah Abdullah cut their wedding cake.
Muhammad Pham Uluthiat and Khadijah Abdullah cut their special cake.
Nurul Julinica Ezra Nicholas helped Muhammad Adib Daniel Mohammad Nasahruddin to cut their wedding cake.
Lending a hand to cut the wedding cake was the daughter of Siti Aisyah Abdullah. Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullah said, “Three is never a crowd”.
A Seminar “Keluarga Bahagia Saudara Muslim” was presented by Registered Counselor, Haji Hushim Haji Salleh.
Haji Hushim gave a detailed explanation on the concept of a Muslim household to 30 new reverts.
New reverts and their partners at the “Seminar Keluarga Bahagia.”
Haji Hushim conducted an activity on “Knowing your Partner.”
Among the activities conducted by Haji Hushim was one to heighten one’s love for one’s partner.
Haji Hushim presented his book on ‘Psikologi Perkahwinan dan Keluarga Semakin Hari Semakin Sayang’ to the newly-weds.
Participants to the “Seminar Keluarga Bahagia Saudara Muslim” with Haji Hushim and Dato’ Razali.
