Tahfiz students join search for missing drowning victims by reciting the azan
Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Seven students from Madrasatul Quran Ar-Redha joined the search for three people still missing after a drowning incident at Tanjung Lompat beach.
- The students recited the azan and held special prayers after receiving permission from the victimsโ families.
- A local assemblywoman warned the public against swimming there because strong waves and winds can change quickly.
Seven tahfiz students went to Tanjung Lompat beach in Kota Tinggi to support the search for three people still missing after drowning.
The students, from Madrasatul Quran Ar-Redha in Taman Desaru Utama, took the initiative themselves, said the schoolโs director, Ustaz Muhammad Redza Imran Abdullah. They received permission from the victimsโ families before joining the search operation being conducted by the authorities.
All seven students have completed memorizing the 30 chapters of the Quran. They are between 11 and 17 years old. Alongside reciting the azan, they held special prayers and prayers for safety.
After learning about the incident, we took the initiative to come. Not to show off, but as an effort to help the victims be found.
โAfter learning about the incident, we took the initiative to come. Not to show off, but as an effort to help the victims be found,โ Muhammad Redza Imran told reporters at the scene.
Fauziah Misri, the Penawar state assemblywoman, advised the public not to take part in beach activities, particularly swimming, in the area because of strong waves and winds. She said the beach is not open to the public and is mainly used for fishing, and expressed hope that warning signs would be installed.
This incident should serve as a warning to everyone who wants to take part in beach activities. Strong waves and winds can change quickly.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.