JAKIM Launches Hijrah Diri, An App To Nurture The LGBTQ Community Among Muslims

Over the years, efforts have been done and actions have been taken by the country to curb the LGBTQ issues among Muslims.

On Wednesday (9 March), on their Facebook account, JAKIM had announced their latest effort to nurture and to save the LGBTQ among Muslims. Introducing Hijrah Diri – Homoseksualiti, an application launched by JAKIM recently and a collaboration between them and Yayasan Ihtimam Malaysia.

The application contains an e-book that refers to a real-life experience of a homosexual man who has since repented and left the LGBTQ world. His story is intended to be an inspiration for anyone in the LGBTQ community to change their lifestyles. Additionally, selected prayers and paperwork regarding the view of LGBTQ from the perspective of Islam are also available in the application in audio form.

As of now, the application is only available on Google Play Store. There are no words yet on the availability of the application on the App Store, which is for Apple users.

WORLD OF BUZZ took the time to download and observe the Hijrah Diri application. There is quite a number of features available in the application, including the “Wall” feature where users can chat with each other. There is also a section that contains various articles about LGBTQ issues in Malaysia.

In the meantime, other features such as videos on lectures about LGBTQ, feedback and e-books on how to cure the LGBTQ are also available in the application.

Do you think this is a good move from JAKIM in order to curb the LGBTQ issues among Muslims in the country?

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