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The Sun
12-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Haj pilgrims advised to make checklist before leaving holy land
MAKKAH: To help pilgrims reflect on and evaluate the performance of their haj rituals before returning home, the Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) has introduced a new initiative by distributing digital review forms through Google Forms. TH Guidance Operations Director Shahrin Awaludin said the initiative is intended to ensure that all religious acts performed by pilgrims are valid, properly executed, and accepted by Allah SWT, especially in adhering to the pillars and obligatory requirements of haj. He said that adhering to the pillars and obligatory requirements of haj involves specific rites and conditions that Muslims must fulfil. The pillars are essential, and the conditions ensure the pilgrimage's validity. 'TH usually holds a post-mortem session of the haj, but not all pilgrims can attend. This year, we hope to collect more comprehensive information by distributing Google Forms to all pilgrims. 'From the checklist, if pilgrims find that there are practices that have not been completed, such as throwing or mabit in Mina, they are advised to immediately refer to the Haj facilitators or guides in the Holy Land (PIHTAS) before returning to Malaysia,' he told the media here. Shahrin said TH will also hold a series of briefings and haj assessment sessions known as the 'Post-Mortem Penilaian Ibadat HajI' with pilgrims at all accommodation colleges in the Holy Land. 'Through this session, we will ensure that pilgrims have fulfilled the pillars and obligatory requirements of Hajj. If there are any shortcomings or rituals have not been properly performed, the guides will provide the necessary advice and guidance, including on performing the pillars of haj and the required dam (penalties imposed on pilgrims who violate certain haj rules).' He emphasised that the session is crucial to help pilgrims fulfil all the essential and obligatory requirements of Haj before returning home, in hopes that their pilgrimage will be accepted and earn the reward of 'Haji Mabrur' (fully accepted haj). According to Shahrin, pilgrims may reach out to PIHTAS via the e-Taib application to seek clarification on Haj matters if they are hesitant to ask directly, making it easier for them to communicate with Haj guides anytime and from anywhere. 'This matter of worship is very important and critical because we do not want any issues to arise after the pilgrims return to Malaysia. For example, regarding the payment and implementation of 'dam', which has to be resolved while in the Holy Land. 'The 'dam' cannot be paid or performed after pilgrims have left the Holy Land, as acts of slaughter, such as for goats and 'fidyah' are only valid when carried out in the Holy Land,' he said, adding that failure by the pilgrims to fulfil the pillars of hajj could result in their pilgrimage not accepted by Allah SWT.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Tabung Haji Introduces Digital Review Forms for Haj Pilgrims
MAKKAH: To help pilgrims reflect on and evaluate the performance of their haj rituals before returning home, the Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) has introduced a new initiative by distributing digital review forms through Google Forms. TH Guidance Operations Director Shahrin Awaludin said the initiative is intended to ensure that all religious acts performed by pilgrims are valid, properly executed, and accepted by Allah SWT, especially in adhering to the pillars and obligatory requirements of haj. He said that adhering to the pillars and obligatory requirements of haj involves specific rites and conditions that Muslims must fulfil. The pillars are essential, and the conditions ensure the pilgrimage's validity. 'TH usually holds a post-mortem session of the haj, but not all pilgrims can attend. This year, we hope to collect more comprehensive information by distributing Google Forms to all pilgrims. 'From the checklist, if pilgrims find that there are practices that have not been completed, such as throwing or mabit in Mina, they are advised to immediately refer to the Haj facilitators or guides in the Holy Land (PIHTAS) before returning to Malaysia,' he told the media here. Shahrin said TH will also hold a series of briefings and haj assessment sessions known as the 'Post-Mortem Penilaian Ibadat HajI' with pilgrims at all accommodation colleges in the Holy Land. 'Through this session, we will ensure that pilgrims have fulfilled the pillars and obligatory requirements of Hajj. If there are any shortcomings or rituals have not been properly performed, the guides will provide the necessary advice and guidance, including on performing the pillars of haj and the required dam (penalties imposed on pilgrims who violate certain haj rules).' He emphasised that the session is crucial to help pilgrims fulfil all the essential and obligatory requirements of Haj before returning home, in hopes that their pilgrimage will be accepted and earn the reward of 'Haji Mabrur' (fully accepted haj). According to Shahrin, pilgrims may reach out to PIHTAS via the e-Taib application to seek clarification on Haj matters if they are hesitant to ask directly, making it easier for them to communicate with Haj guides anytime and from anywhere. 'This matter of worship is very important and critical because we do not want any issues to arise after the pilgrims return to Malaysia. For example, regarding the payment and implementation of 'dam', which has to be resolved while in the Holy Land. 'The 'dam' cannot be paid or performed after pilgrims have left the Holy Land, as acts of slaughter, such as for goats and 'fidyah' are only valid when carried out in the Holy Land,' he said, adding that failure by the pilgrims to fulfil the pillars of hajj could result in their pilgrimage not accepted by Allah SWT.
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Barnama
TH Advises Pilgrims To Use e-Taib, Avoid Relying On AI, Google For Haj Guidance
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 24 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has advised Malaysian pilgrims not to rely solely on artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT or Google searches for guidance on the rules of haj and umrah. Instead, Holy Land haj facilitator (PIHTAS) Salmah Sheikh Hassan urged pilgrims to use the e-Taib service as their primary reference, including when at the Masjidil Haram, to obtain authentic and accurate guidance from certified ibadah guides. 'This is a matter of ibadah (worship). We want to ensure that every deed is performed perfectly so that we may attain a mabrur (accepted) haj. There have been instances where pilgrims paused during tawaf, stepped aside and contacted us via e-Taib because they were uncertain whether they had completed seven rounds or only six. 'In such situations, we (PIHTAS) advise them to consider it as six rounds and add one more to complete seven, to eliminate any doubt,' she said when met by the media here. The e-Taib system, available through the THujjaj application, allows pilgrims to submit questions to PIHTAS via their smartphones, in a format similar to the WhatsApp messaging platform. Salmah said that, on average, pilgrims received responses to queries submitted via e-Taib within five minutes, depending on the stability of the internet connection at the time. 'When the internet connection is good, PIHTAS officers are able to provide feedback within one to two minutes. On average, pilgrims' queries are answered in less than 20 minutes,' she said. According to Salmah, the e-Taib service was currently handled by four PIHTAS officers working 18-hour shifts, with operations extended to 24 hours a day during the masyair week to accommodate the expected surge in queries from pilgrims.
Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Tabung Haji advises pilgrims to use e-Taib, avoid relying on AI, Google for haj guidance
Holy Land haj facilitator Salmah Sheikh Hassan has urged pilgrims to use the e-Taib service, including when at the Masjidil Haram, to obtain accurate guidance from certified ibadah guides. – Bernama photo MAKKAH (May 24): Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has advised Malaysian pilgrims not to rely solely on artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT or Google searches for guidance on the rules of haj and umrah. Instead, Holy Land haj facilitator (PIHTAS) Salmah Sheikh Hassan urged pilgrims to use the e-Taib service as their primary reference, including when at the Masjidil Haram, to obtain authentic and accurate guidance from certified ibadah guides. 'This is a matter of ibadah (worship). We want to ensure that every deed is performed perfectly so that we may attain a mabrur (accepted) haj. There have been instances where pilgrims paused during tawaf, stepped aside and contacted us via e-Taib because they were uncertain whether they had completed seven rounds or only six. 'In such situations, we (PIHTAS) advise them to consider it as six rounds and add one more to complete seven, to eliminate any doubt,' she said when met by the media here. The e-Taib system, available through the THujjaj application, allows pilgrims to submit questions to PIHTAS via their smartphones, in a format similar to the WhatsApp messaging platform. Salmah said that, on average, pilgrims received responses to queries submitted via e-Taib within five minutes, depending on the stability of the internet connection at the time. 'When the internet connection is good, PIHTAS officers are able to provide feedback within one to two minutes. On average, pilgrims' queries are answered in less than 20 minutes,' she said. According to Salmah, the e-Taib service was currently handled by four PIHTAS officers working 18-hour shifts, with operations extended to 24 hours a day during the masyair week to accommodate the expected surge in queries from pilgrims. 'So far, e-Taib has received an average of more than 1,000 questions per week, and this is expected to rise to 4,000 during the peak haj season, reflecting the high demand for online guidance and prompt responses from certified guides. 'Most of the questions we receive are from female pilgrims, particularly on matters such as menstruation during ihram, prohibitions in ihram, payment of dam (fine), intention for ihram at miqat, and the tawaf ritual,' she said. Salmah said the PIHTAS team was also assisted by three expert consultants from the Haj Advisory Committee (TH-JAKIM), including deputy mufti of Perlis Tajul Urus Abdul Halim. – Bernama artificial intelligence e-Taib lembaga tabung haji pilgrims
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Barnama
TH Takes Pilgrims To Madinah's Historic Sites To Deepen Understanding Of Islam's History
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MADINAH, April 30 (Bernama) -- All prospective Malaysian haj pilgrims will be taken on visits to various historical sites in the holy city of Madinah, as part of Lembaga Tabung Haji's (TH) efforts to deepen their understanding of the life of Prophet Muhammad SAW, and the early development of Islam. Madinah Ibadah (worship) manager, Ustaz Mohamad Zahir Hussin @ Yusof, said that pilgrims will be placed in groups and guided by Holy Land Haj Facilitators (PIHTAS), to participate in the activities. bootstrap slideshow 'Pilgrims will visit several historical sites around the Prophet's Mosque, beginning with Saqifah Bani Saidah, followed by Al-Ghamama Mosque and the Abu Bakr Mosque. He said that the prospective pilgrims will then be brought to the area near the Green Dome, where they will receive guidance on the proper etiquette and procedures for visiting the tomb of Prophet Muhammad SAW, before proceeding to the Al-Baqi Cemetery. 'For the field visit, pilgrims will be taken to historical sites including Quba Mosque, Qiblatain Mosque, Mount Uhud, the Seven Mosques, and a date farm,' he said when met during the TH-organised programme here today. The first batch of Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025 Haj season, comprising 284 individuals - 112 men and 141 women - arrived safely at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, here, yesterday (April 29), at 8.04 am local time. For this year's haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a haj quota of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims, and they are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. Meanwhile, Mayashashiela Mat Isa, a programme participant, expressed her satisfaction with the explanation provided by PIHTAS.
