Former National Mosque Grand Imam named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H
Former National Mosque Grand Imam Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H/2021 award.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Parliament: Social distancing for Friday prayers to be maintained for time being
The social distancing rules among congregants performing Friday prayers will be maintained for the time being, according to Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Najib attends 'doa' session before leaving for Parliament
The prayer session was led by the Grand Imam of the Putra Mosque, Datuk Abd Manaf Mat.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Pope and top imam embrace in historic Vatican meeting
Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican on Monday.
Mon May 23 2016
Azhar imam to urge tolerance in historic pope meeting
The deputy of Al-Azhar's grand imam in Egypt said on Sunday the top Muslim cleric will bear a message of tolerance when he meets Pope Francis in Rome.
Sun May 22 2016
Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican
For the first time ever, Al-Azhar's grand imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb will be meeting with Pope Francis at St Peter's next Monday.
Thu May 19 2016
QZ8501 crash victims' bodies can be left to decompose at sea, says Grand Imam
Bodies of AirAsia flight QZ8501 victims that have suffered extensive decay and unrecognisable can be left to submerge in the water, said Istiqlal Mosque grand imam, Ali Mustafa Yakub.
Sun Jan 04 2015
King, Queen attend Aidilfitri prayers at National Mosque
The prayers were led by the Grand Imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad.
Mon Jul 28 2014
MH17: Jakim sends 10 Imams to Ukraine
The delegation, headed by the Grand Imam of the Putra Mosque, would help with the funeral rites of the victims.
Fri Jul 18 2014
Masjid Negara Grand Imam wants stern action against tainted chocolate producer
Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad wants stern action to be taken against Cadbury Confectionery following the detection of pig DNA in two of its chocolate products.
Tue May 27 2014