PEKTA & PIHTAS
Roles & Responsibilities of Homeland Hajj Trainers (PEKTA) / Holy Land Hajj Facilitators (PIHTAS)
To assist and ensure that the hajj pilgrims are provided with knowledge on laws (hukum) through local courses and programs and subsequently increasing their confidence in further appreciating and performing hajj in the Holy Land; towards a Hajj Mabrur.
Terms of application
PEKTA Terms of Application:
- Have previously performed hajj.
- Below 45 years of age.
- Owns a valid teaching certificate which is still in force from the State Islamic Religious Council / Department.
- Have a background in Islamic Studies with at least a Diploma/STAM.
- An individual of good character and does not smoke.
PIHTAS Terms of Application:
- Applicant is a PEKTA that owns a valid KATAM.
- Is a Sijil Pembimbing Ibadat Haji (SPIH) holder.
- Regularly conducts hajj courses at state and district level at least 3 years afer certified as a PEKTA.
- Has not been appointed as a PIHTAS in the last 3 years.
- Will handle application of leaves with employers.
- Will not be facilitating any private hajj congregations upon appointment.
- An individual of good health and is below 60 years of age.
- Is willing to be on duty for more than 60 days.
- An individual of good character and does not smoke.