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Malaysian muslim scholar (1911–1994) In this Malay name , there is no surname or family name . The name Omar Abdul Aziz is a patronymic , and the person should be referred to by their given name , Ismail . The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively. Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz (1911 – 3 February 1994) was a Malaysian aristocrat and Muslim scholar who served as the first State Mufti of Brunei from 1962 to 1965 and again from 1967 until his passing in 1994. He is renowned for his profound contributions to Islamic scholarship, his instrumental role in shaping Brunei's religious landscape as its inaugural mufti, and his insightful fatwas that not only provided clarity on religious matters but also addressed broader ethical, social, and health concerns. His leadership and work strengthened the ties between Brunei and Johor , solidifying his legacy as a respected figure in both regions. There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).
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Awang Haji Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz was the first state mufti of Brunei under the Ministry of Religious Affairs office, later State Mufti Office . He was an Johorian and held many important posts in Johore. He became the State Mufti of Brunei in 1962 under the terms of 3 years. In 1965, he still stayed as the State Mufti until his resigned in 1967, some said he continued to be the Mufti until his death in 1993. He had declared many Fatwas during those years. Which one of it was the banning of selling alcoholic drinks. "Mufti Haji Ismail Omar - Pembela Sunni" (in Malay). Fatwa mufti kerajaan sepanjang tahun 1962-1969 (in Malay).
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In this Malay name , there is no surname or family name .The name Omar Abdul Aziz is a patronymic , and the person should be referred to by their given name , Ismail .The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively. Awang Haji Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz was the first state mufti of Brunei under the Ministry of Religious Affairs office, later State Mufti Office . He was an Johorian and held many important posts in Johore. He became the State Mufti of Brunei in 1962 under the terms of 3 years. In 1965, he still stayed as the State Mufti until his death in 1994. He had declared many Fatwas during those years, one of which was the banning of selling alcoholic drinks.Thus, he was well known among the Muslims in the region as The Sunni Defender . Fatwa mufti kerajaan sepanjang tahun 1962-1969 (in Malay).
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1st State Mufti of Brunei In this Malay name , there is no surname or family name . The name Omar Abdul Aziz is a patronymic , and the person should be referred to by their given name , Ismail . The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively. Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz (1911 – 3 February 1994) or also nicknamed The Sunni Defender , was a Malaysian nobleman and politician whom became the first State Mufti of Brunei under the Ministry of Religious Affairs office, later State Mufti Office .He was a well-respected Malaysian expatriate ulema (a native Johorean Malay) whom have contributed greatly to Islam and the people, notably for the State of Johor and Brunei.
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first state mufti of brunei under the ministry of religious affairs office
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malaysian aristocrat and muslim scholar who served as the first state mufti of brunei from 1962 to 1965 and aga
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