Pahang enhances tahfiz education, creating a comprehensive ecosystem

Pahang is elevating the status of tahfiz education by fostering a comprehensive ecosystem that produces graduates excelling in various professional roles. Former students of Maahad Tahfiz Negeri Pahang (MTNP) now hold positions as doctors, engineers, auditors, administrative and diplomatic officers, financial analysts, and more, marking a significant achievement for the state's educational development.

Some MTNP alumni have not only pursued higher education abroad but have also secured international employment. Notable figures include Dr. Muhammad Dawotd Khan Mad Mikhan, an orthopedic surgeon at Sungai Buloh Hospital; Balqis Zulkifle, a dentist; Dr. Mohd Nazmi Nordin, an ENT surgeon in the UK; and Afifa Aisyah Idris, an auditor at Ernst & Young. Other successful graduates include Ariff Farhan Zulkifli (Petronas Operations Executive), Muhammad Iqbal Ahmad Fadzli (KPMG auditor), Muhammad Adam Faliq Abdul Ghani (Bank Negara Malaysia Financial Analyst), and Taufik Ahmad (Diplomatic and Administrative Officer in the UK).

This success is attributed to the strong support from the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the state government led by Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. The government consistently prioritizes Islamic education and tahfiz development, aligning with Pahang's vision of strengthening Islam as a pillar of state development. "We believe that a prosperous state is not only one rich in natural resources but also one fertile in knowledge, adorned with good morals, and led by a generation close to Allah SWT," stated Wan Rosdy.

To ensure comprehensive and continuous tahfiz development, the state government, through Yayasan Pahang, has established a complete and organized educational ecosystem. This strategic planning and investment have led MTNP and Maahad Tahfiz Turath Negeri Pahang to achieve excellent results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 examinations, placing them among the top three educational institutions in Malaysia. The state has also introduced the Tahfiz Mahir program to equip tahfiz youths with vocational skills (TVET).

Furthermore, Pahang has made history by establishing the first Quran university in Malaysia, Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang (UNIQSAAS), under the initiative of the Sultan of Pahang. This move signifies a significant expansion of tahfiz education into higher learning.

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We believe that a prosperous state is not only one rich in natural resources but also one fertile in knowledge, adorned with good morals, and led by a generation close to Allah SWT.