LUMUT, 23 SEPTEMBER 2017- Mufti of Perak Darul Ridzuan, S.S. Tan Sri Dato 'Seri (Dr.) Haji Harussani Bin Haji Zakaria received the Tokoh Ar-Ridzuan award in conjunction with the Perak Maal Hijrah 1439H / 2017M Celebration at Dewan Shariff, Pangkalan TLDM Lumut yesterday.

The selection of Tan Sri Harussani, 78, as the recipient of this award is based on his great contribution to Islamic development in the state of Perak.

Tan Sri considers this grace as a test of God to see the extent of his faith as a true Muslim, whether to be boasted or vice versa. He asserted that he would continue to adhere to the principle of saying true even bitter. "I stick to the principle of saying true even though bitter and this thing I use to reprimand leaders to make sure the country's administration goes smoothly."

"Tell the truth even if it's bitter because the true god will help. Give the truth to the fact that this country can be developed as a superior Islamic state," he said. Tan Sri received RM10,000 cash, umrah packages, medals, certificates, plaques and accompanist gifts.

Also awards were former state Syariah Chief Justice Datuk Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusuf. He has received the Tokoh Maal Hijrah award for his contributions and services in Islamic jurisprudence in the State of Perak.