SERDANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined the congregation of Surau Al Ikhlas in Seri Kembangan here for Friday prayers.
Upon arrival at 1.20pm, he was received by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and about 1,000 people gathered at the surau compound.
Imam Akram Kamal delivered the sermon titled "Hijrah: A Journey to Independence", which called on Muslims to embrace the concept of hijrah and build their lives based on Islamic beliefs, laws and morals.
"Muslims are advised to abandon their bad habits, sins and immoral acts, and instead, carry out what is commanded by Allah SWT.
"Muslims should act as agents of da'wah to others, promoting good deeds and forbidding evil, while setting a good example," he said.
Anwar also took the opportunity to meet renowned preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad from Sumatera, Indonesia, who was attending prayers at the surau.
Earlier, the prime minister mingled with the people and had lunch at Singgah Rassa restaurant nearby.
However, requests by media members for a door-stop interview with him were unsuccessful.