Strengthening ‘Qawwam’ Values Key To Addressing Moral Deviation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Upholding the principle of Qawwam, which places men as leaders and protectors of the family, is essential to curbing moral confusion and deviant practices, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

He said the presence of Qawwam qualities in male leadership helps prevent harmful behaviours within families, adding that if a man truly offers love and fulfils his responsibilities, such acts would not occur.

“Many women are left emotionally neglected and in seeking peace, they fall into practices that stray from Islamic teachings,” he told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the ‘Qawwam Generation: Young Men as Family Heroes’ programme, held here today.

Na’im was commenting on a controversial motivational programme accused of spreading deviant ideology, allegedly targeting working women and those facing marital issues.

Six individuals, including the husband-and-wife founders of the eHati programme and their child, were remanded for three days by the Shah Alam Magistrate’s Court to assist in investigations into charges involving public indecency and other minor offences.

Today’s event, which drew 550 participants, aimed to instil Qawwam values among young people as future leaders in family and society.

 Highlights included the Qawwam Inspiration session, an interactive segment titled ‘Who is Qawwam?’ and a TED Talk on Challenges for the Qawwam Generation, which focused on the role of men in leading themselves, their families, society and the nation.

JAKIM director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee and IKRAM Malaysia president Badlishah Sham Baharin were also present.

-- BERNAMA