February 19, 2025

Cakna Kemboja On July 26, 2024, Dr. Safwan Saparudin, one of our Asia Pacific Country Coordinators (APCC), embarked on a da’wah trip to Cambodia under the initiative “Cakna Kemboja.” The main goal of the trip was to engage with local duat to establish connections and understand the dynamics of da’wah in the region. From the engagements Dr Safwan learnt about the methods used by local duat and Islamic organisations to convey the message of Islam and gained insights into the da’wah practices prevalent in Cambodia. Alhamdulillah, Dr. Safwan and the local duat were able to have a good session on sharing of experiences and reached a  mutual understanding on establishing a collaborative partnership to achieve their shared goal of spreading the message of Islam. The mission began in Kampot, Cambodia, where Dr. Safwan Saparudin visited Steng Kav village as part of the Kafilah Dakwah project, organised by the Light of Knowledge & Charity Organization (LKCO). During this visit, young duat  from LKCO shared the message of Islam with the village community, many of whom were new to the faith. The session provided attendees with insights into fundamental Islamic topics, such as the purpose of life and humanity’s destiny. It also offered them the opportunity to ask questions that had been on their minds and seek answers about Islam. Alhamdulillah, by Allah’s will, a woman embraced Islam and returned to her natural faith. Before leaving Kampot, Dr. Safwan also visited Prey Thnang village. There, over 60 new reverts received prayer garments (telekung) sponsored by MyGuide Malaysia and our generous donors. The recipients were very happy to receive the gifts and expressed their joy and heartfelt gratitude. The growth of Islamic da’wah in Prey Thnang is promising, but there remains a significant need for financial support. This includes funding for religious teachers, a community centre, and ongoing assistance for both new reverts and the underprivileged. Over 200 families in the village continue to require guidance and support to embrace Islam fully and thrive in their new faith. Join us in supporting this noble da’wah effort. Contribute to the mualaf fund and be part of this impactful mission. #MyGuide #EmpoweringMualaf #RahmatanLilAlamin

Syahadah in Nepal Hj. Nicholas Sylvester traveled to Nepal to visit the Islami Sangh Nepal office and meet with its president. During this visit, MyGuide Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Islami Sangh Nepal to collaborate on da’wah activities. Hj. Nicholas also had the privilege of witnessing the syahadah of six youth. May Allah be pleased with them and make them steadfast in their deen. Reports have indicated that Islam is now the fastest-growing religion in Nepal. Alhamdulillah ! (We are not encouraged to display images of new mualafs in order to respect their privacy and ensure their safety. May they always be under the protection of our Creator.)

Networking Expedition in India ! Although there are many reports of Hindu opposition to Islam in India, Hj. Nicholas’s recent visit has been eye-opening. We discovered that many Muslim organisations are actively engaged in sharing the beautiful message of Islam, in community developments and in nation building efforts despite the very challenging environment they are facing. Among these dedicated groups is the All India Muslim Development Council (AIMDC), which works to unite mosques across India through its One Masjid initiative. Another prominent organization is Jamaati Islami Hind, the largest Islamic organization in India. Established in 1941, this organization has a long history of da’wah work and has successfully guided many people to Islam over the decades. We are grateful to Allah for granting us the opportunity to build bonds of brotherhood with our brethren in India. May we all remain steadfast in continuing this da’wah effort.