TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 04 September 2025 - The Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) recently organized a closing of Dikir Maulidur Rasul 1447 Hijrah in commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Mawlid. This gathering was held on the 12th night of Rabiulawal 1447H at Surau Asy-Syuhada, DA RBAF. In attendance was Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof, the Commandant of DA RBAF. The event were also attended by Senior Officers of DA RBAF, Officers, Staff, course participants from CSC15 and ISC25 as well Officer Cadets from Intake 24.
The event commenced with a mass Maghrib prayer, followed by the recitation of Sayyidul Istigfar and Al-Fatihah. A reading from the Sirah Nabawiyah, recounting the life of the Prophet, added a reflective element to the night. The gathering then moved on to various Dikir including As-Salamualaika, Khairuman, Bisyahrin, and Selawat Tafrijiyyah, all of which praise the Prophet and invoke blessings upon him. After the Isya prayer, the recitations continued with Selawat Badriyah, Dikir Daba'ie, Dikir Marhaban, and ended with a Doa Dikir and the recital of Doa Peliharakan Sultan and Negara Brunei Darussalam, asking for divine protection for the Sultan and the nation.
This event reflects the deep reverence the Bruneian military and the nation as a whole have for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The recitation of selawat (praises and blessings) on the Prophet not only commemorates his Mawlid but also strengthens spiritual devotion. The program not only provided a moment for reflection on the Prophet's life but also served as an occasion to foster unity and spirituality among military personnel, culminating in prayers for the prosperity of the Sultan and the nation.
