KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on the passing of his father-in-law, Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah.
In a Facebook post Saturday (July 5), the Prime Minister also prayed for Hamzah's family to be granted strength and patience in facing this difficult time.
"I pray for Hamzah and his family, that they are granted strength in facing this difficult test. May the soul of the deceased be forgiven of all sins and placed among the righteous, insya-Allah," said the Prime Minister.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also extended his condolences to Hamzah following the passing of his father-in-law.
Ahmad Zahid, in a Facebook post, also prayed for the family to be granted strength and perseverance during this difficult time.
"This is indeed a very challenging test for the family and a great loss to all who knew him," he said.
"Let us all recite Al-Fatihah for the late Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, who was also the father-in-law of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, and pray that his soul is blessed, forgiven of all sins, and placed among the righteous," he said.
Abdul Ghani passed away at 1.45pm Saturday.
It is understood that Abdul Ghani, 83, had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital following complications and breathing difficulties after his house caught fire on June 19.
He will be laid to rest on Saturday night at the Kampung Rapat Jaya Muslim Cemetery, Ipoh, Perak. - Bernama
