Hearing prospective new brothers and sisters recite the shahada, signifying their acceptance of Islam, is a great blessing for Lukman Shamsul Bahrin, and at that very moment, the “price” of the many challenges he has faced while carrying out missionary work among the Orang Asli feels fully repaid. For about the past six months, Lukman, 34, has been steadfastly spreading the teachings of Islam in three Orang Asli villages in the Kuala Kangsar district, braving various risks to reach his destinations, including natural disasters and encounters with wild animals. “I have worked in various fields before, but my heart has always been drawn to this kind of work. Since childhood, I was exposed to religious talks by my father, who took me to lectures in many places.