Even the dog, Qitmir, is immortalized in the Quran. Though animals do not have religious obligations, the dog’s loyalty to the believers earned it a mention in the eternal word of God. It teaches us that being in the company of the righteous can bring blessings even to those who do not possess intellect or speech. As the Malay saying goes, "Belajarlah dari anjing Sahabat Kahfi tentang setia kawan" (Learn from the Dog of the Cave Companions about loyalty).
In the lyrics, they sing about carrying each other's burdens ("Bahu memikul"). One of the six falls? The other five lift him up. In real life, this means: sahabat berenam
According to local folklore passed down by elders, the name "Sabak Bernam" is a linguistic evolution of "Sahabat Berenam". The legend tells of six companions—pioneering settlers—who traveled to the area and decided to make it their home. Even the dog, Qitmir, is immortalized in the Quran
You don't need exactly six people. You just need a circle that operates on these rules: As the Malay saying goes, "Belajarlah dari anjing