Alhamdulillah, on 7 March 2026, the Dawah Academy International Hall in Wangsa Maju felt less like a venue and more like a family home. Proudly sponsored by Bank Muamalat, Interactive Dakwah and Tarbiyah (IDT) hosted a special Iftar with Mualaf session that brought together 17 new Muslims and one non-Muslim to experience the true spirit of Ramadan.
Meaningful Reminders and Breaking Fast
The program began at 6:30 PM with an intimate sharing session by Dr. Jefri Irwan Harris. Rather than a formal lecture, Dr. Jefri offered simple, heartfelt reminders that set a peaceful tone for the night. It was a chance for everyone to ground themselves and reflect before the sunset.
When the Azan finally rang out, the room filled with the shared joy of breaking fast. There is something incredibly moving about that first sip of water and the exchange of smiles across the table. In those moments, the diverse backgrounds of our 18 guests didn’t matter. We were simply one community sharing a meal and a blessing.
Building Confidence through Prayer and Learning
The connection continued well after the meal. Following the Maghrib prayer, Dr. Jefri held another sharing session in the surau while we waited for Isyak. This provided a calm, open space for our guests to ask questions and receive guidance on navigating their new faith.
For the Tarawih prayers, we were honored to have the session led by IDT’s Education and Research Manager, Ustaz Mohd Abdullah. Having a familiar face lead the congregation made the prayer feel personal and grounded, allowing everyone to participate with ease and focus.
Real Support through the Being Compassionate Project
Ramadan is a month of giving, and we wanted to ensure that the spirit of generosity translated into real action. Through our Being Compassionate Project (BCP), in collaboration with IDWA, we distributed food packs to eligible new Muslims.
Each pack contained daily essentials such as rice, cooking oil, and eggs. Seeing the relief and happiness on the faces of the recipients was a powerful reminder of our responsibility toward one another. These packs are more than just groceries; they are a message to our mualaf community that they are supported and cared for.
A Stronger Sense of Belonging
The highlight of the evening was seeing the interactions between first-time participants and returning regulars. One guest shared that they finally felt like they had a place within the Muslim community, which is the ultimate goal of these gatherings.
A huge shoutout to our donors for supporting the BCP food packs and making sure no one went home empty-handed. We also want to say a big thank you to all the reverts who joined us. Your presence and your stories are what made the night so special. We look forward to many more nights like this.
