Summary
Abdul Aziz bin Juned (Jawi: عبد العزيز بن جنيد; born 22 December 1941) is a Bruneian nobleman, politician and muslim scholar whom is the current Grand Mufti of Brunei.[1][2][3] As a Grand Mufti, he is the most senior and most influential Sunni Muslim religious and legal authority in the nation. He was appointed by the Sultan in 1994.[4]
Abdul Aziz Juned | |
|---|---|
| عبدالعزيز جونيد | |
 Abdul Aziz in 1971 | |
| 2nd State Mufti of Brunei | |
| Assumed office 1 September 1994 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Deputy | Japar Mat Dain @ Maidin |
| Preceded by | Ismail Omar Abdul Aziz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1941 Setia Pahlawan Lama, Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Spouse | Maznah Mohammad |
| Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
| Profession | Muslim scholar |
Education edit
Early education for Abdul Aziz was received in Brunei, after which he completed his studies at Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah in Singapore in 1955, Malaya Islamic College in 1962, and Al-Azhar University in Egypt in 1968.[5]
Career edit
Abdul Aziz held a number of positions prior to becoming the state mufti, including those of religious officer in the Ministry of Religious Affairs in 1970, information and tabligh supervisor in 1971, senior religious officer in 1976, Deputy Grand Kadi in 1983, Director of Sharia Affairs in 1986, and Deputy State Mufti in 1989. He holds a number of positions in the Government of Brunei, including those of Member of the Privy Council since 17 April 1984, Member of the Succession Council since 1978, and Member of the Islamic Religious Council since 1971.[5]
Additionally, he frequently accepts invitations from Ministries and Institutions of Higher Education both domestically and internationally to present working papers at conferences, seminars, and dialogues as well as to provide lectures for events that coincide with and also satisfy invitation from overseas.[5]
Personal life edit
Born on 22 December 1941 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, in Kampung Setia Pahlawan Lama. He married to Datin Hajah Maznah binti Haji Mohammad, and the couple has three kids—two boys and a girl—together.[5] Among his children is Hanan, deputy dean at the UNISSA Expertise.[6]
Awards and honours edit
On 26 March 1983, he was bestowed the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Udana Khatib, promoted to Pehin Tuan Imam on 6 November 1984 and Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja on 9 May 1996. Throughout his career, he has earned the following awards and honours:[5]
Awards edit
- Anugerah Perdana Penerbit Nusantara (2014)
- Best Selling Books, Scientific Category (2014)
- Southeast Asian Writers Award (2000)
Honours edit
Order of Islam Brunei First Class (PSSUB; 1984) – Dato Paduka Seri Setia
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ; 1983) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI)
Long Service Medal (PKL)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS) (15 July 2010)
References edit
- ^ "Teachers Day Celebration and 100 Years of Formal Education". Radio Televisyen Brunei. Prime Minister's Office Brunei Darussalam. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ^ Faiq Airudin (4 January 2014). "Syariah law critics do not understand Islam: Mufti". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ^ Izzan Kassim (20 August 2014). "Islamic law is respected even by non-Muslims: Mufti". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ^ "Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama Negara Brunei Darussalam : SEJARAH PENUBUHAN JABATAN HAL EHWAL SYARIAH". 31 October 2014. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Mufti Kerajaan". Jabatan Mufti Kerajaan. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "UNISSA Expertise". Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif ALi. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
External links edit
- Official website