Brief remarks by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at the event to mark the completion of Maqam Habib Noh's rejuvenation works

President of MUIS, Mr Mohammed Sa’at Abdul Rahman,

Chief Executive of MUIS, Mr Kadir Maideen,

Deputy Mufti, Dr Izal Mustafa Kamar,

Senior Director of One Mosque Sector, Mr Zalman Ali,

Respected Members of Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque Management Board,

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

Opening remarks

1. It is an honour to be here today with all you to mark the completion of Maqam Habib Noh rejuvenation works.  But beyond that, today’s event is a celebration of our community’s unity and dedication.

Gratitude to generous donors

2. I sincerely want to thank all the donors and sponsors of this project.  Your generosity shows the importance of preserving our Islamic heritage. With your contributions, Maqam Habib Noh will continue to inspire faith for many more generations to come. May Allah reward you an abundance of blessings for your contributions. 

Recognition of exemplary leadership

3. To the MUIS team, Chairman and the Mosque Management Board of Masjid Haji Muhammad Salleh, I commend your unwavering dedication throughout this extensive project.  From the initial planning stages to today’s completion, you have demonstrated exceptional stewardship and commitment to serving the community.  This exemplifies true service to both community and Islamic heritage.

Community unity and support

4. I also want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our wider Muslim community. Your patience, prayers, and continuous support during the closure reflect the true spirit of our ummah.  This project’s success is a shared achievement that belongs to all of us.

Future aspirations

5. Looking ahead, I pray that Maqam Habib Noh will remain a "Spiritual Oasis in the City." May it continue to be a place of peace, barakah, and inspiration for visitors from Singapore and beyond. The upcoming publication of a book on its history will further strengthen our understanding and appreciation of this unique heritage.

6. May Allah SWT accept our collective efforts throughout this rejuvenation project.

7. Please allow me to now share my remarks in Malay.

8. Alhamdulillah, pada hari yang bermakna ini, kita meraikan kejayaan projek pemuliharaan Maqam Habib Noh. Lebih daripada sekadar penyempurnaan kerja-kerja pemuliharaan, kejayaan ini mencerminkan semangat kolektif masyarakat Islam di Singapura dalam memelihara warisan agama dan sejarah.

9. Terima kasih kepada semua para penderma dan penaja. Sumbangan anda memastikan warisan Islam kita tetap terpelihara dengan rapi. Semoga Allah SWT membalas niat murni dan melipat-gandakan barakah atas sumbangan anda.

10. Saya juga menghargai kesabaran, dan sokongan berterusan masyarakat Islam sepanjang tempoh projek ini. Doa dan sokongan berterusan anda mencerminkan semangat tulus ummah kita.

11. Semoga Maqam Habib Noh akan terus berkembang sebagai "Spiritual Oasis in the City" atau “Oasis Kerohanian di Tengah Bandar” sewajar dengan ukiran sejarah melebihi satu abad.

12. Terima kasih kepada MUIS, Lembaga Pentadbir Masjid, para penderma yang dermawan, kakitangan dan sukarelawan atas usaha anda. Semoga Allah SWT menerima usaha kolektif kita dalam menjayakan projek pemuliharaan ini.

13. Saya berharap kita dapat membangunkan masyarakat untuk terus berjaya dengan akhlak yang mulia. Sama-sama kita membangunkan negara yang kita cintai, iaitu negara Singapura supaya negara bukan sahaja maju tetapi juga yang inklusif dan kohesif, hidup aman damai. Jika kita lihat, pelbagai kejadian yang berlaku di seluruh dunia. Yang paling penting adalah kita terus bersatu untuk membangunkan negara kita, cinta negara kita, kita mesti menitikberatkan kehidupan semua penduduk di Singapura. Seperti Ustaz Izal katakan tadi, kita mesti tunjukkan ciri-ciri dan nilai-nilai yang baik supaya ramai yang melihat kita akan tertarik dengan apa yang kita lakukan untuk kehidupan masyarakat Islam Singapura.