KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has launched the website e-Khutbah Selangor, which offers all texts of sermons published by the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).
Sultan Sharafuddin said the website compiles a collection of 23 years of sermons in both Jawi and Roman scripts, which includes sermons delivered during Friday prayers, Aidilfitri, Aidiladha and eclipse prayers.
"The website also offers a search menu for sermon texts and multimedia content in English.
"I believe that sermons are crucial as a medium for the authorities to convey the teachings of Islam accurately and responsibly.
"Sermons serve as a medium for the community to increase knowledge and understanding of the principles and implementation of Islamic teachings related to aqidah, syariah, and morals,” the Sultan said in a statement issued by Istana Alam Shah on Friday (Nov 24).
Sultan Sharafuddin said sermons also play a role in providing the Islamic perspective on current issues and challenges, besides serving as a widespread preaching medium.
His Majesty also expressed satisfaction and pride in the quality of the sermons produced, hoping that such efforts can be continued.
"I extend my congratulations and gratitude for the work carried out by the Selangor State Sermon Committee,” he said.
Sultan Sharafuddin is confident that with the website, sermons can also serve as reading material, guidance and a reference for scholars, teachers, students and preachers, and at the same time, be accessed by those who are unable to attend Friday prayers in Selangor for various reasons, including Muslim women and the general public.
The public can read the sermons at e-khutbah.jais.gov.my. – Bernama
