| Wani Roslan and Nazrin Asyraf |
THE State Mufti’s Office yesterday held the official launch for a religious book titled ‘Rezeki dan Hutang: Tazkirah, Doa dan Amalan’ at the Darul Ifta building along Jalan Pengiran Babu Raja.
The 71-page book was published as a result of preliminary discussions between officials from the Publications and Information Department of the State Mufti’s Office and Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB).
In his speech, Deputy State Mufti cum guest of honour Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Japar bin Haji Mat Dain outlined the different aspects of provision (rezeki), including sound health and a stable family life.
“The common interpretation of divine provision is material goods from Allah the Almighty, which often leads to the pursuit of worldly possessions, wealth and luxury,” he said, adding that people tend to overlook the importance of practising Taqwa (righteousness) and forgiveness in their daily lives.
On the subject of debt, the Deputy State Mufti stated that it is caused by a lack of personal contentment and happiness, which is exhibited through excessive greed and materialism, regardless of one’s financial situation.
Deputy State Mufti Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Japar bin Haji Mat Dain takes a closer look at the newly launched book. – AZROL AZMI
He also said that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) disapproved of Muslims getting into debt.
“Debts are not only a burden in this world, but also in the hereafter (if they are not settled), and Muslims are advised to avoid debts, except when necessary,” he said.
The new publication deals with specific ways of attaining divine provision or sustenance, and the importance of personal contentment to avoid the misery of being in debt.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, which was followed by a welcoming speech by Mohd Sofian bin Haji Basri, the Acting Director of Administration at the State Mufti’s Office.
Copies of the book were formally presented to Maswadi bin Haji Mohsin, a member of the TAIB Board of Directors, as well as representatives from the public library and higher education institutions.
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