Shah Alam, 6 March 2026 – Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) continues to strengthen the culture of knowledge among its university community with the launch of the Spiritual Talaqqi Programme, organised by Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR) in collaboration with the Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS). The programme took place at the Reading Space of PTAR UiTM Shah Alam.
- PTAR and ACIS launched the Spiritual Talaqqi Programme at UiTM.
- Sessions included talks and Quran recitation for spiritual learning.
- The programme promotes holistic knowledge, ethics, and spirituality.
The event began with a Spiritual Talaqqi session delivered by Dr.Syed Shahridzan Syed Mohamed, Senior Lecturer at ACIS, who presented a talk titled “Guard the Stomach and Guard the Tongue.” His sharing emphasised the importance of consuming halal and wholesome food as well as exercising restraint in speech as essential foundations for building moral character and spiritual well-being among Muslims.
The programme was further enriched with a Qiraat recitation by Dr.Ahmad Azlan Raihan, Senior Lecturer at ACIS, who recited verses from the Holy Quran with deep reverence, creating a calm and spiritually uplifting atmosphere throughout the event.
The ceremony continued with welcoming remarks by YBrs. Ts. Haji Azizi bin Haji Jantan, Chief Librarian of Universiti Teknologi MARA, who expressed appreciation to all parties involved in making the programme possible. In his address, he highlighted that the library plays not only the role of an academic resource centre but also serves as an important platform for cultivating a holistic knowledge culture encompassing intellectual, ethical and spiritual dimensions within the university community.
He further noted that the Spiritual Talaqqi Programme aims to revive the traditional method of Islamic learning known as talaqqi—a direct transmission of knowledge between teacher and student that emphasises the blessings of knowledge, proper etiquette, and the internalisation of noble values.
The programme was officially launched by YBhg. Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Shahrin bin Sahib @ Sahibuddin, FASc, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA, marking the beginning of a series of spiritual learning sessions that will be organised regularly by PTAR.
Following the launch ceremony, the event also featured the presentation of a Jawi manuscript by Muhamad Nur Aiman bin Mohd Zuki to the Vice-Chancellor as a gesture of appreciation and support for efforts to preserve the heritage of Jawi writing. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to honouring Malay intellectual heritage while enriching the knowledge collections of the UiTM Library.
The programme was also broadcast live through PTAR’s official Facebook and YouTube platforms, enabling members of the university community and the public to participate virtually.
The organisation of the Spiritual Talaqqi Programme reflects the continued commitment of PTAR and ACIS to enliven the culture of knowledge during Ramadan, in line with the university’s aspiration to produce graduates who are balanced in academic excellence, character and spirituality.
Through initiatives such as this, PTAR continues to reinforce its role as a “Vibrant Centre of Learning”, serving as a catalyst for the development of knowledge, thought and values within the university ecosystem.
