MINDEF Holds Isra' Mikraj Celebration

By Sahbirin Tarif

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday 22 JULY 2011 – In light of the historical events of Isra’ and Mikraj of the Prophet Muhammad Shallallhu ‘Alaihi Wa Salam, Ministry of Defence and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a ceremony this afternoon at the Ministry of Defence Surau in Bolkiah Garrison.

Present at this ceremony was the Permanent Secretary (Defence Policy and Development), Colonel (Rtd) Pg Dato Paduka Haji Azmansham bin Pg Haji Mohamad. Also present were the Deputy Commander of RBAF, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Military and Civilian Directors, Senior Officers, Officers of Ministry of Defence and RBAF.

The ceremony began with the reading of al-Quran, followed by special religious talk given by Guest Speaker, Ustaz Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Petra, lecturer from Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College(KUPUSB). The ceremony aimed to provide awareness the importance of Solat thru lessons from Isra’ and Mikraj of the Prophet Muhammad Shallahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam.

This morning also saw Isra’ Mikraj event held at Ministry of Defence Surau. The event was held for RBAF women personnel and was highlighted with special religious talk given by Guest Speaker, Ustazah Junainah bte Haji Gunong.

The guest of honour was Lt Kol Hajah Hasimah bte Haji Abu Bakar, Deputy Commandant of Defence Academy RBAF. It was attended by RBAF women senior officers, personnel and civilian of Ministry of Defence. 

Similar ceremonies were also simultaneously held at Suraus of all military garrison and camps throughout the RBAF.

SAMBUTAN ISRAK MI’RAJ DI KEMENTERIAN PERTAHANAN

BOLKIAH GARISON, Jumaat 1 Jun 2012 – Dalam suasana memperingati sejarah Isra’ dan Mikraj Nabi Muhammad Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘Alaihi Wa Salam, Kementerian Pertahanan mengadakan Majlis Sambutan Isra’ dan Mikraj 1433 Hijrah bertempat di Surau Kementerian Pertahanan, Bolkiah Garison.

Hadir pada majlis tersebut ialah Setiausaha Tetap (Dasar Pertahanan & Pembangunan) Kementerian Pertahanan, Pg Dato Paduka Haji Azmansham bin Pg Haji Mohamad. Turut hadir ialah Timbalan Pemerintah ABDB, Timbalan Setiausaha Tetap bersama-sama dengan Pengarah-pengarah Tentera dan Awam,  Pegawai-pegawai Kanan dan Pegawai-pegawai Kementerian Pertahanan dan anggota ABDB.

Acara dimulakan dengan bacaan ayat-ayat suci Al-Qur'an, diikuti dengan Syarahan Khas yang disampaikan oleh Penceramah Undangan, Ustaz Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Petra, pensyarah dari Kolej Universiti Perguruan Seri Begawan(KUPSB). Majlis ini antara lain bertujuan untuk memberikan kesedaran dan penghayatan akan kepentingan Solat melalui sejarah Isra’ dan Mikraj.

Majlis yang sama juga diadakan pagi ini bertempat di Surau Kementerian Pertahanan. Sambutan Isra’ Mikraj bagi Askar Wanita ABDB telah diserikan dengan ceramah khas Isra’ Mikraj yang telah disampaikan oleh Ustazah Junainah bte Haji Gunong.

Hadir selaku tetamu kehormat majlis ialah Lt Kol Hajah Hasimah bte Haji Abu Bakar, Timbalan Komandan Akademi Pertahanan ABDB. Turut hadir ialah pegawai-pegawai wanita ABDB, askar wanita dan awam Kementerian Pertahanan.

Majlis Sambutan Isra’ Mikraj juga serentak dikendalikan di semua Garison, Perkhemahan dan Pangkalan ABDB yang dihadiri oleh Pemerintah-Pemerintah, Komandan dan Pegawai-Pegawai Pemerintah Unit.