1. My fellow brothers in Islam… I would like to remind myself and all of you to be a true servant of Allah by following all His rules and regulations. The topic of our sermon today is “Leadership is a responsible not gift”. Nowadays, we heard many news about fighting, murdering and other global political issues concerning the election of country leader. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

2. From observation, the factor of chaos politic is fighting among the leaders to defend their chairs. Based on this experience, its show that the process of election is consider as a tough process even it encounter by democracy. The effect of chaos politic caused the destroy of property, infrastructure and others. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

3. The effort to build a stable and peaceful country need financial supports and time consuming. This problem will continue to happen if the citizens reluctant to cooperate with each other to solve it within the country. Indirectly, the country will lose its credibility. My fellow brothers in Islam… We are fortunate to be the citizen of Malaysia where the process of election run smoothly. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

4. Previously, this tradition was practiced by many leaders. Many countries respected the election process taken place in Malaysia. How is this situation continue to happen in this country? The citizens play their roles accordingly. They advise their leader in a good manner. All citizens must preserve this practice in order to maintain the country’s stability. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

5. My fellow brothers in Islam… I would like to take this opportunity to remind that the strength of leadership depends on the intention of the leader to uphold the sovereignty of Islam. Following the recently change of leader in this country, we hope that the new leader projects different view especially in term of moral development and prevent the evil deeds from occur. Let us think and ponder this verse: PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

6. واخفض جناحك لمن اتبعك من المؤمنين. فإن عصوك فقل إني برىء مما تعملون. وتوكل على العزيز الرحيم. 26:215 (Asad) and spread the wings of thy tenderness over all of the believers who may follow thee; 26:216 (Asad) but if they disobey thee, say, “I am free of responsibility for aught that you may do!” 26:217 (Asad) and place thy trust in the Almighty, the Dispenser of Grace, PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA