LEADERS' RESPONSIBILITIES TO MAINTAIN MAQASID SYARIAH

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The chairman and leader of the state is the caliph who carries the mandate and responsibility to carry out government by upholding the truth and plays a very large role in safeguarding and ensuring that the welfare of the Islamic religion and its people is always maintained without ignoring the religious rights of other communities.

This is in accordance with Allah Taala's warning to the Prophet David AS in His words which means:

"O David, indeed We have made you caliph (ruler) on earth, so judge (cases) between people fairly and do not follow your desires because they will lead you astray from the path of Allah. Indeed, those who stray from the path of Allah will suffer a severe punishment because they forgot the day of reckoning."

(Sad : 26)

This is not an easy task that can be undertaken by just anyone. Therefore, Allah SWT has ordered that this leadership mandate should be handed over to individuals who are worthy and capable.

Leadership in Islam is a responsibility imposed on every individual who is appointed and empowered as leader of either the family, society, country and world.

Leadership through example that has been exemplified by Rasulullah SAW in maintaining maqasid sharia during the 10 years of His Majesty's leadership, namely; implementing good and evil, upholding justice, security and creating universal prosperity, needs to be taken into consideration and followed throughout the ages by all world leaders today.

The 5 maqasid of sharia that a responsible leader needs to fight for and emphasize are as follows;

First: Maintaining Religion

In the Malaysian context, maintaining Religion (ad-din) means making every effort to avoid anything that might violate and destroy its principles, including maintaining the state and the position of Islam as a Common Religion.

In line with that, other communities are free to practice their religion and customs safely and harmoniously as stated in the Constitution of the Association.

As a government, it is the leader's obligation to put Islamic interests in the highest position.

Maintaining the Islamic faith is the main thing that deserves attention so that obedience and devotion to Allah SWT and His Messenger becomes a priority, and obedience to leaders is also emphasized which will ultimately be the reason why the country receives blessings from Allah SWT.

The word of Allah Taala which means: " And (God said again): If the people of that land had believed and been pious, We would have opened to them (the door of blessing) abundant blessings, from the heavens and the earth. But they denied (Our Messenger), then We inflicted on them a severe punishment because of what they had attempted.”

(al-'Araf : 96)

Second: Preserving Life

Preserving life (hifz an-nafs) is maintaining dignity, brotherhood and social equality, justice, community safety and good governance, reducing levels of poverty and meeting work needs, accurate distribution of income and wealth, stable family life, social integration and reduction number of crimes and consistently maintain security and stability.

As a government, it is the government's responsibility to prevent bloodshed through wrongful means at all levels, to curb the prevalence of bullying at all levels of institutions of public life. The government's failure to protect lives can cause a country to fall into war and destruction.

Third: Maintaining Reason

Maintenance of the mind means providing protection to the human mind from any form of factors that could damage it. Reason must be maintained and nourished with noble values â€‹â€‹and useful knowledge.

All elements that lead to the loss and destruction of the mind and thoughts, such as wine, drugs and destructive films, must be eradicated and prevented immediately so that they do not become a disease capable of killing people's minds.

Apart from that, providing the best, holistic infrastructure and education system is the government's responsibility to enable every citizen to receive a perfect education. Mastery of knowledge is the basis for achieving progress and creating a civilized people.

The word of Allah Taala which means: " ...Allah will elevate those who believe among you and those who are given knowledge by several degrees" .

(Mujjadi : 11)

In facing the challenges of globalization, the combined factors of knowledge, progress in science and technology naturally become the focus for producing human resources who not only have knowledge and morals but also have pure values â€‹â€‹which contribute to the development of the country, nation and humanity as a whole.

Fourth: Caring for Offspring

The concept of nurturing offspring involves protecting and nurturing one's offspring. It is very important for forming a harmonious, healthy, productive and civilized society.

Offspring must be looked after in order to maintain the social system in society from the earliest stages before remarriage.

Posterity may be damaged because someone disobeys religious commands and commands and violates healthy and sane human tabi'ie, such as committing adultery.

For this reason, Allah Taala reminds us to stay away from adultery in His words which mean: " And do not approach adultery, indeed adultery is an abominable act and an evil path (which brings destruction)" (al-Isra': 32)

Not only is it haram for adultery to be committed, even disgusting and despicable acts such as liwat, lesbian, gay, bisexual and so on are also forbidden by Syarak which can cause the social structure to become chaotic if it ends up causing the collapse of the sacred path of descent and destroying the dignity of religion, nation and society. country.

It is sufficient for us to take the teachings from the story of the Prophet Lut (a.s.) as stated in the words of Allah Taala which means:

" And Prophet Lut too (We sent him). Remember when he said to his people: "Should you commit an abominable deed, which no one from the inhabitants of this world has ever done before you? "Indeed, you come to men to satisfy your lust by leaving women, in fact you are a people who transgress limits."

(al-'Araf : 80-81)

Fifth: Maintaining Assets

Preserving assets means protecting people's assets from destruction and from transferring assets to other people in illegal ways, including prohibiting injustice, denying rights and so on.

As a government, it is obliged to maintain and forbid all forms of oppression, usury, fraud, corruption, unbalanced monopoly, pirated printing, defrauding intellectual rights, market manipulation and all forms of fraud or things that are tyrannical and detrimental.

This economic development can be carried out through strengthening human resources, education, technological progress, work ethics, developing sound financial fundamentals to accelerate development, access to capital through micro-financing for the poor, as well as providing jobs and employment opportunities.

In conclusion, it can be understood that by maintaining these 5 maqasid of sharia, a leader has carried out his duties and responsibilities as a leader who has been entrusted with ensuring that his people and country are prosperous, living in harmony and peace even in a pluralistic society.

Date of Input: 06/02/2024 | Updated: 06/02/2024 | asmunir

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