The State of Malaysia, granted His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, the highest Malaysian Award to Muslim scholars in the world. He was granted the Prophet’s Hijra (Migration) Award for the most influential Muslim Personality worldwide. The Award was in recognition for his efforts in highlighting the true image of Islam, its principles, noble values and great humanitarian message to the worlds. In addition to his convincing contribution in enhancing harmony among the followers of religions and cultures, and his role in spreading world peace.

The ceremony was held during the major traditional celebration of the advent of the new Hijri year, in the presence of His Majesty Sultan Abdullah bin Sultan Ahmed Shah, the King of Malaysia, and His Excellency Malaysian Prime Minister Mohieddin Yassin, along with government officials and representatives of Muslim and non-Muslim countries in the State of Malaysia.

The “Prophet Hijra” Award is the most important prize granted at the beginning of every new Hijra year by the government to internationally prestigious personalities who play a prominent role in the service of Islam and humanity.