UMPSA conducts campaign for Disposal of Quranic Manuscripts and Printed Quranic Text Materials

PEKAN, 25 November 2024 – The Centre for Modern Languages (CML), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), successfully conducted the Campaign for the Disposal of Quranic Manuscripts and Printed Quranic Text Materials, held in conjunction with the Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem Week (EKSA) recently.

The campaign achieved a proud milestone, with the total amount of collected printed Quranic text materials reaching 3,873 kilograms.

It involved the participation of UMPSA staff as well as local schools and communities surrounding UMPSA.

This campaign is part of UMPSA’s efforts to encourage a culture of preserving the sanctity of the Quran within the community, aligning with the EKSA programme's objectives to create a conducive, responsible, and value-sensitive work environment.

The primary goal of the campaign was to collect worn-out or damaged Quranic manuscripts and printed materials containing Quranic texts to ensure their proper disposal in a manner that respects the sanctity of the Quran.

In Islam, it is essential to ensure that materials containing Quranic verses are disposed of appropriately, in accordance with prescribed principles, to uphold their dignity and sanctity.

According to the Programme Director, Najjahul Huda Hassan, the campaign not only provides religious benefits but also raises community awareness about the importance of caring for printed materials containing Quranic verses.

“In addition, this campaign aims to strengthen collaboration between the university, schools, and the community in jointly preserving the sanctity and dignity of the Quran.

“After the printed materials are collected, they are sent to the Pahang State Quranic Honour Complex, located in Chenor, for the disposal process.

“The Pahang State Quranic Honour Complex is a recognised centre for carrying out the disposal of printed Quranic materials with full respect and according to established guidelines,” she said.

She further explained that at this centre, the materials are processed and disposed of with utmost care to prevent misuse or improper handling.

“We hope that similar campaigns can continue in the future and serve as a positive example for the community, particularly in respecting and preserving the sanctity of sacred texts in Islam,” she added.

By: Jamilah Bebe Mohamad, Centre for Modern Languages (CML)
Translation by: Dr.  Rozaimi  Abu  Samah, Faculty   of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology