Federal Territories mufti Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri has proposed that all local airlines begin their flights with a prayer.

Weighing in on the row over prayers aboard flights, Zulkifli said that Muslims are encouraged to say a prayer before embarking on a journey, to ensure smooth and safe travel.

This, he said, was a good practice that should be promoted.

"As such, we sincerely propose that airlines in Malaysia, such as Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) Air Asia, Malindo and Firefly, begin their journeys with a prayer.

"This will bring blessings on the journey, and InsyaAllah, safety and peace, because travelling is a hardship that people face," he said in a statement today...