Pidato (Speech) for PETRONAS MTAQ 2025: “Al-Qur’an Dihayati, Organisasi Diberkati” (English translation)

 

A story for our contemplation: in the 2nd century Hijrah in Khurasan, Iraq, there lived a man infamous for his cruelty — a highway robber who loots caravans and travelers.

One night, he heard a recitation of the Qur’an — a verse from Surah Al-Hadid.

Struck by what he heard, he repented immediately, abandoned his sins, migrated to Makkah, pursued knowledge, & eventually became a great scholar.

His name is Fudhail ibn Iyad.

From a despised robber, he transformed into a renowned scholar & a teacher to great imams, including Imam al-Shafi‘i.

This is the power of the Qur’an when truly internalized.

And thus our theme:

“Al-Qur’an Dihayati, Organisasi Diberkati."

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1. Integrity

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تُؤدُّوا ٱلۡأَمَٰنَٰتِ إِلَىٰٓ أَهۡلِهَا

“Indeed, Allah commands you to deliver trusts to those entitled to them.” (An-Nisa 4:58)

Integrity isnt just a slogan, it's the foundation of any organization. Even a company with billions in profit, without it will completely collapse — as we've seen in Enron and Theranos.

2. Teamwork / Cohesiveness

وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ

“Help one another in goodness and piety.” (Al-Maidah 5:2)

A single bee produces only one drop of honey in its lifetime — just one. But thousands working together create abundance for the entire hive and even for humanity.

Likewise, an organization’s strength is never about one “superhero,” but shared teamwork.

3. Professionalism

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِٱلْعَدْلِ وَٱلۡإِحۡسَـٰنِ

Allah commands justice and excellence.

Not just “meeting requirements,” but giving our best — that is true Professionalism. (An-Nahl 16:90)

4. Ethical Communication

وَقُل لِّعِبَادِي يَقُولُوا ٱلَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنَ يَنزَغُ بَيْنَهُمْ

“Tell My servants to speak in the best manner, for Satan sows discord among them.” (Al-Isra 53)

Many organisations fall not due to lack of expertise, but toxic communication. 

If we spoke only in the best way, imagine the blessing: healthier culture, easier conflict resolution, stronger collaboration.

5. Gratitude

لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ

“If you are grateful, I will surely increase you.” (Ibrahim 14:7)

Studies show grateful employees are happier, more productive, reduced stressed. Gratitude builds loyalty — and brings collective blessings.

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We began with the story of Fudhail ibn Iyad — a robber turned scholar by one verse.

If a single verse can transform a life, imagine what blessings await when an entire organisation lives by the Qur’an.

What was that verse that changed Fudhail? Surah al-Hadid, verse 16:

أَلَمْ يَأْنِ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوٓا أَن تَخْشَعَ قُلُوبُهُمْ لِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ

“Has the time not come for the hearts of the believers to humble themselves to the remembrance of Allah?”

So the question for all of us:

Has the time not come for US — to reflect, to internalize the Qur’an, and to seek its blessings?