IN HIS Hari Raya Haji sermon, the Mufti of Singapore Syed Isa Semait called for Muslims to be more forward-thinking in today's social context.

He was addressing approximately 1,000 Muslims who were gathered at the Alkaff Kampung Malay Mosque at Bedok Reservoir on Friday for their congregational prayers and the korban ritual.

Muslims all over the world celebrated Hari Raya Haji - an important Islamic celebration revolving around the theme of sacrifice - on Friday. Korban is a key ritual involving the sacrifice of goats or sheep whose meat is distributed to the needy.

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