How is land ownership viewed under siyasah shar'iyyah and Malaysian law?

Summary

This Bayan Linnas explains that the Federal Constitution protects the special position of the Malays and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak through Article 153, and Malay Reserve Land through Article 89. It also safeguards the legitimate interests of other communities and every individual's right to property under Article 13. These provisions are regarded as protective measures, not a basis for racial supremacy rhetoric. In Islamic law, human ownership of land is temporary and a trust, since Allah is the absolute Owner, so land management must rest on piety and justice. The Prophet set policies such as ihya' al-mawat and land grants based on administrative and economic benefit.

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