Muhammad Nur Laid To Rest

BANGI, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) chairman, Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty was laid to rest at the Sungai Tangkas Muslim Cemetery at 6.10 pm.

Earlier, family members, IKIM staff, friends, and members of the public performed the funeral prayers at Masjid Al-Umm. 

Around 300 people, including Muhammad Nur’s wife, Datin Fauziah Amran, their five children, grandchildren, and other family members, were present during the burial. 

Also present were the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Dr Zulkifli Hasan, and the Federal Territories Mufti Ahmad Fawwaz Fadzil.

Among those who paid their last respects at Muhammad Nur’s residence were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Muhammad Nur, 76, died at 11.27 am at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital, Serdang.

He was appointed IKIM chairman on May 8, 2023, and previously served as chairman of the Board of Directors at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) from Oct 1, 2018, to Sept 30, 2021.

On Jan 18 this year, Muhammad Nur was honoured with the highest award by the Muslim Converts’ Association of Singapore (MCAS) in recognition of his leadership and transformational contributions to the organisation.

-- BERNAMA