IPOH, June 26 (Bernama) -- Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor, mother of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, was posthumously honoured with the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq award in conjunction with the Perak Maal Hijrah celebrations tonight.
The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, presented the award to Fadhlina.
Siti Zalikhah died at 9.30 am on June 16, 2024, at Serdang Hospital. She was 75.
Born in Perak, Siti Zalikhah had seven children, including Fadhlina, from her marriage to the former Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) president, the late Prof Datuk Dr Siddiq Fadzil.
She served as a member of the Syariah Review Panel under the National Fatwa Council and was also appointed to the Haj Advisory Committee by Tabung Haji. Siti Zalikhah was a syariah lawyer with extensive experience in Islamic family law.
She was a prolific writer, presenter, and translator of the works of prominent Islamic scholars on issues concerning women and their roles from an Islamic perspective.
Religious personality Sharifah Khasif Fadzillah Syed Badiuzzaman was named the 1447H Maal Hijrah Personality.
Both award recipients received RM15,000 cash, an umrah package worth RM9,000, a plaque, and a certificate.
Meanwhile, the Siti Khadijah award (Woman Personality) went to Robiah Kulop Hamzah, 74; the Saidina Ali (Youth Personality) award was presented to Muhammad Firdaus Mohamad Suki; 27; and Norzita Hamid, 44, received the Asnaf Icon award.
Masjid Nurussalam at Batu 4, Jalan Kuala Rui, Gerik, received the Al-Quba' award for Best Mosque Management; and Masjid Asy-Syakirin’s Muslim Cemetery in Sungai Setar, Parit Buntar, was honoured with the Al-Baqi' Award for Best Muslim Cemetery Management.
Each award recipient received a cash prize of RM5,000, accompanied by a plaque and certificate.
Sultan Nazrin also presented a Special Award to 18-year-old Rafaa Ahmad Muneer, a student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Kerian and the daughter of a cookie seller from Alor Pongsu, Bagan Serai, in recognition of her achievements, including her success in public speaking competitions and as a hafizah (memoriser) of the Qur'an.
She received RM5,000 cash, a laptop, a plaque, and a certificate.
Meanwhile, in SHAH ALAM, Selangor Royal Council member Tengku Seri Wangsa Diraja Datuk Ramli Tengku Shahruddin Shah was named Selangor Maal Hijrah Personality in conjunction with the state-level Maal Hijrah 1447H celebrations.
Tengku Ramli, 82, was announced as the recipient during a ceremony held at Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari presented the award to Tengku Ramli, who received RM20,000 cash, a certificate of appreciation, and a plaque.
Tengku Ramli has made significant contributions to the development of Islam and the corporate sector throughout his four-decade-long service.
-- BERNAMA
