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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-211: KEMERDEKAAN: MARILAH KITA MEMPERTAHANKANNYA
What is the meaning of independence and why should citizens defend it?
Short answer
This Bayan Linnas explains independence as defined by Kamus Dewan, namely freedom from colonisation, confinement and dependence on others.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This Bayan Linnas explains independence as defined by Kamus Dewan, namely freedom from colonisation, confinement and dependence on others. In Arabic it is called istiqlal. It presents views from scholars such as Za'ba, Malik Bennabi, Hamka and Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, including the need to free the mind and to balance rights with duties. The story of Umar Mukhtar and the Prime Minister's speech are cited to encourage citizens to value and defend the nation's independence.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menurut Kamus Dewan Bahasa, merdeka bermaksud bebas daripada penjajahan, kurungan, naungan dan sebagainya.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-211: KEMERDEKAAN: MARILAH KITA MEMPERTAHANKANNYA”, 28 August 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/3657-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-211-kemerdekaan-marilah-kita-mempertahankannya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-independence-and-defending-it/