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Malaysia: Some $875,000 Donated to Support Quran Translation for Deaf Community

9:01 - November 22, 2024
News ID: 3490779
IQNA – Yayasan RI has donated RM3.9 (roughly $875,000) million to support the IshaRI Translation Project, focusing on translating the Quran into Malaysian Sign Language (MSL) for the deaf community.

Malaysia: Some $875,000 Donated to Support Quran Translation for Deaf Community

 

The initiative aims to enhance Quranic education for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), particularly the hearing-impaired, Bernama reported on Thursday.

The donation, made through Dar Al Qari Resources, was announced by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) deputy vice chancellor, Prof Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Salleh.

The foundation, established by Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim, will assist USIM Ibnu Ummi Maktum Research Centre (UMMI) in completing the MSL translation of the Quran, which currently includes only Juz Amma and selected surahs.

"This project will run for six years, starting from this month until October 2030," Prof Nik Salida stated.

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USIM will also establish the Dato' Hj Rizalman Hj Ibrahim Chair of Excellence to empower Quran education for the hearing-impaired community. This chair will conduct public lectures and develop a comprehensive Quran IshaRI application and portal, including all 30 Juz.

The initiative aims to promote inclusive Quranic learning, celebrating the potential of the hearing-impaired through visual recitation and MSL-supported translations.

 

Source: Agencies

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