The Role of the Religious Scholars of Faqih Ali Dato’ Maharaja’s Descent in Upholding Sharia Implementation in Terengganu
Wan Ahmad Fauzi Wan Husain,
Wan Rohaida Wan Husain,
Hanif Md Lateh
Abstract:Faqih Ali Dato’ Maharaja is a well-known figure among local historians, particularly among those who study prominent religious scholars in Southeast Asia. His descendants contributed significantly to promoting the sustainability of Islamic teaching in Terengganu. Islam was upheld as the principle of Terengganu's sovereignty, forming the basis of its constitutional system, thus legitimizing the position of Sharia as the law of the land. This was manifested on the Inscribed Stone dated 4 Rejab 702H. Nevertheless… Show more
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