The news of his passing was shared by Masjid Negara via a Facebook post.

“We lost a friend, an imam and teacher who was full of dedication in his duty. May Allah shower mercy and forgiveness on his soul and place him among the righteous.

“We pray that his wife, children and family members are patient in facing this test,” read the post.

Masjid Negara assistant information officer Ahmad Faizal Azman, when contacted by Bernama, said Khisamudin was laid to rest at about 9.30am at the Batu Arang Islamic Cemetery.

Khisamudin is survived by his wife and three children.

He started serving as an imam at Masjid Negara in April 2014, then became an instructor at the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Bukit Kiara in April 2018, before returning to work as an imam at the national mosque in June the same year.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (religious affairs) Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri extended his condolences to Khisamudin’s family.