Religious minister urges joint Muslim prayers as ‘weapon’ against haze

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan speaks to reporters after attending the Majlis Ilmu MADANI at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya on October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

First Published: Thursday, 15 Oct 2026 9:07 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged Muslims to perform solat hajat (special prayers) amid the haze affecting the country.

In a Facebook post yesterday, Zulkifli called for the prayers to be performed simultaneously at all mosques and suraus in the Federal Territories.

“The haze is worsening, our weapon is prayer. I urge that solat hajat be held simultaneously at all mosques and suraus in the Federal Territories.

“May Allah SWT shower His blessings and beneficial rain,” he said in the post. — Bernama