21 GRADUATED
FROM AL-AZHAR UNIVERSITY
CAIRO, 27 OCTOBER – It’s a joyous
day for 21 students who have graduated from Al-Azhar university, the
prestigious Islamic university. The event was held at Azhar Conference Centre, attended
by the officers from Brunei’s Embassy in Cairo, families and students who are
currently pursuing their studies in Egypt. The guest of honor on that day’s
event was the President of Al-Azhar University, Professor Dr Sheikh Osama
El-Abd.
The event started with the
recitation of Al-Quran which was read by Awang Ahmad Zulwaqar bin Suhaili,
followed by a speech from one of the graduates, Awang Mohammad Yaasir bin Haji
Ibrahim.
In his speech, he said that Egypt
has taught them patience, and without it they wouldn’t be there for the event at
all. The Maahad Qiraat Syoubra graduate also highlighted that the key to their
success on that day is continuous effort, strong determination and support and
prayers from parents. He stressed that the event doesn’t mark the end of their
journey but rather the beginning.
Brunei’s Ambassador in Egypt, His
Excellency Dato’ Paduka Haji Awang Mohd Mahdi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong
Seri Diraja Dato’ Laila Utama Haji Awang Abdul Rahman, congratulated the
graduates and expressed his happiness that they have successfully finished
their degrees. He added that not everybody is as privileged to study and
graduate from one of the world’s most pristine Islamic university that have
produced a number of prominent Islamic scholars.
The guest of honor, the President
of Al-Azhar University, in his speech reminded the students the importance of
knowledge, as Allah has mentioned in the Quran that He will elevate the ranks
of those who have knowledge. He also said that knowledge cannot be attained
except by having takwa i.e. conscious of Allah, as what Allah has
mentioned in the Quran, “Have takwa of Allah and He will teach you.”
The guest of honor also handed
certificates to fellow graduates and students who have passed their previous
exams with Jayyid and Jayyid Jiddan for the academic year
2012/2013. Five students graduated in Al-Quran and Qiraat, eight graduated in
Syariah Islamiah and the other eight in Usuluddin. Out of the 21 graduating
students, 4 have graduated with Jayyid Jiyyan.
Doa Selamat was then recited by Awang
Saifullah bin Rosli.
