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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-287: TANGGUNGJAWAB DAN KEUTAMAAN SEORANG PEMIMPIN
Does a leader who stirs up controversial issues but neglects serving the people violate the responsibilities of leadership?
Short answer
In Islam, a leader's responsibility is to lead and manage the affairs of the community under his leadership.
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
In Islam, a leader's responsibility is to lead and manage the affairs of the community under his leadership. Leaders who are politicians are also expected to work towards their political vision and mission. However, they must give priority to serving the people well before other matters. Among the duties of a leader are being trustworthy, serving the people and the country, and upholding harmony in administration.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tanggungjawab seorang pemimpin dalam Islam adalah untuk memimpin dan menguruskan hal ehwal masyarakat yang berada di bawah kepimpinannya.
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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-287: TANGGUNGJAWAB DAN KEUTAMAAN SEORANG PEMIMPIN”, 16 January 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5839-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-287-tanggungjawab-dan-keutamaan-seorang-pemimpin. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/responsibilities-and-priorities-of-a-leader/