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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-313: PERANAN MASYARAKAT MADANI DALAM MENJAMIN KESELAMATAN DAN KEAMANAN NEGARA MENURUT MAQĀṢID AL-SHARĪ‘AH
What is the place of national security and peace in Islam according to the maqasid al-shariah?
Short answer
National security refers to protection from physical threats, crime, terrorism and disruption of sovereignty, while peace refers to a harmonious society free from conflict.
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
National security refers to protection from physical threats, crime, terrorism and disruption of sovereignty, while peace refers to a harmonious society free from conflict. Both are emphasised in the Quran and Sunnah, for example through the blessing of safety granted to the Quraysh, the prohibition of mocking others and using bad nicknames, and the promise of freedom from fear for believers. Various rulings such as the fear prayer, zakat for the wayfarer and fasting as a shield against quarrels show that safeguarding peace falls within the maqasid al-shariah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Keselamatan dan keamanan negara merupakan dua elemen asas yang saling melengkapi dalam memastikan kestabilan sesebuah negara.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-313: PERANAN MASYARAKAT MADANI DALAM MENJAMIN KESELAMATAN DAN KEAMANAN NEGARA MENURUT MAQĀṢID AL-SHARĪ‘AH”, 7 July 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6307-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-313-peranan-masyarakat-madani-dalam-menjamin-keselamatan-dan-keamanan-negara-menurut-maqasid-al-shariah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/national-security-and-peace-in-maqasid-shariah/