Tuesday, January 26, 2010

AL-MUTAWAKIL AL-ALLAH SULTAN ISKANDAR ALHAJ OF JOHOR IS LAID TO REST



SEMBAH TAQZIAH

Patik Bersama Pembaca Serta Rakan-Rakan Di Dalam “ The Patriot “, Mohon Sembah Taqziah Kepada Kebawah DYMM Tuanku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Alhaj Dan Kerabat Diraja Serta Kakitangan Kerajaan Dan Sekelian Rakyat Johor Di Atas Kemangkatan Paduka Ayahanda Almarhum Duli Yang Maha Mulia Baginda Al-Mutawakkil Al-Allah Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail Pada 6 Safar, 1431Hijrah Yang Lepas. Patik Berdoa Kehadrat Allah SWT Agar Roh Almarhum Di Cucuri Rahmat Dan Di Tempatkan Dikalangan Para Solehin Dan Ahli-Ahli Syurga. Al-Fatiha.

SULTAN ISKANDAR AL-HAJ IS DEAD

LONG LIVE SULTAN IBRAHIM!



Almarhum Al-Mutawakil Al-Allah Sultan Iskandar Alhaj of Johor passed away at 1908hrs but was officially announced more than four hours later by the Menteri Besar (after a neighbouring country pre-empted it as usual ) on Friday, 22 January 2010, 6 Safar 1431H,. HRH was laid to rest at the Mahmoodiah Royal Moseleum at 1415hrs the next day under perfect weather and impeccable conditions.

It began with the Lying-In-State for the general public between 0900hrs- 1030hrs before the VVIPs till 1300hrs at the Grand Palace, after which the event proceeded with the Proclamation of the new Ruler.



The Proclamation


According to Johor tradition the proclamation of the new Ruler is performed at the steps of the Istana Besar where UMNO was born in full view of the public as opposed to the Royal Dais at the standard Balai Rong Seri of the Palace.



Iskandar's Last Journey


The Johor Military Force (JMF)


The Royal Pall Bearers comprised of the immediate grandchildren of Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar and the Royal coffin was carried onto a Royal Carriage which was pulled by members of the Johor Military Force in full colours accompanied by a 77 gun Salute in accordance to HRH’s age. (http://www.youtube.com/user/BHonline1)



Sultan Ibrahim Spreading Flower Petals On The Grave.



They arrived at the Royal Moseleum at approximately 1415hrs and proceeded with the last rights laying HRH Al-Marhum to rest. The Talqin was read by Sohibul Al-Samahah YB Dato Haji Mohd Nooh Gadut before the sprinkling of scented water and flower petals by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, HRH the Sultan of Pahang and the Right Honourable Prime Minister Najib Razak along with other immediate members of the Royal Family witnessed by the Sultan of Selangor, Yam Tuan of Negeri Sembilan, the Regent of Kelantan, the Governors of Malacca and Penang, and other important dignitaries. ( The Talqin Recital - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAKeqeqwpL0 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33gImkZ0f1w&feature=related )


The Royal Moseleum

The official ceremony ended exactly at 1600hrs in classic Johor tradition and in accordance to the Muslim rites which dictates that the remains of the dead MUST be laid to rest within 24 hours of its departure.

Official tahlil prayers are performed every night for 100 days at the Palace. The loyal subjects will be in official mourning for seven days while members of the Royal Family will observe forty days of mourning.

As a loyal subject of the State of Johor, I humbly pray that the Al-Mighty will protect and provide HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Alhaj with Taufiq and Hidayah in order for HRH to rule with much wisdom, courage and full responsibility in the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.


DAULAT TUANKU! DAULAT TUANKU! DAULAT TUANKU!

5 comments:

Calvin said...

Thank you for this detailed posting. I was looking for a blog with such details and photos about the sad passing of the late Sultan - to read personally and to pass to friends in Thailand who used to work in the hotel where the late Sultan stayed.


Appreciated,
Calvin
Malaysian abroad

RakyatPerdana said...

Well done YM Tengku! You spelled your words and sentences perfectly. The articles written by you, is the best among hundred of sympathizer all over the country. I was touched, felt sad, deeply felt the meant of every words that you described in your latest posting. The picture attached also are very significance and sounds very medley and sentimental. Tengku, it is a great honor to have a very vibrant politician like you. Our beloved YB Prime Minister should more frequent visit the blog to actually analyze the best candidate for his next dream team line up cabinet. I among the millions of rakyat that very careful on choosing my leader. If the Sultan of Johor and YAB Prime Minister ask for my opinion, who should be next Minister of Home Affairs? I will proudly, with a great honor to shout...Yang Mulia Tengku Putra Haron Aminnurashid Tan Sri Tengku Hamid Jumat!

TPJ said...

Calvin,

I'm pleased to be of service to you Sir.

I hope you will soon return to contribute to the growth of our Nation.

TPJ said...

RakyatPerdana,

Thank you for your kind words.

Al-Marhum had a special place in the hearts of the Johor mass.

Trying very hard to remain as humble as possible, I must say that the Home Ministry would be a position that I would excel being in dire need of a firm hand and no nonesense kind of leader.

umar said...

I wish the new Sultan be bestowed with much wisdom,courage and responsibility. The previous sultan was not the best exemplary of a ruler; he had his misadventures which did some damage to our monarchy. May Allah have mercy on him and bless this country of us.We are all human.