Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) in Malaysia politics: a history of Tuan Guru Nik Aziz’s scholarship and leadership in establishing an Islamic state in Kelantan

Md Ali, Muhammad Syahir and Ali Yusuf, Imtiaz Ahmed Shaukat (2021) Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) in Malaysia politics: a history of Tuan Guru Nik Aziz’s scholarship and leadership in establishing an Islamic state in Kelantan. Ulumuna: Journal of Islamic Studies, 25 (1). pp. 108-136. ISSN 1411-3457 E-ISSN 2355-7648

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Abstract

The study seeks to examine the brief history of political Islam in Malaysia with a focus on Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party/Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). The emergence of PAS in the early 1950s marks the beginning of the involvement of Islamic Movements in politics as a platform for the revivalism of Islam in the region. In addition, the role of PAS leaderships also briefly discussed with a great emphasis on the leadership of PAS political maestro, Tuan Guru Nik Aziz bin Nik Mat.His pietyin Islam is translated into his political thought which are influential during his involvement in politics. Tuan Guru’supbringing and his education background had biggest influence towards his worldview on politics. This study described his contribution on Islam and in Malaysian politics, especially his grand idea on the establishment of Islamic state in Kelantan. The idea of ideal Islamic model of a state was established in Kelantan. It is in line with his perspective of how a society should operate and the functions of government in micro-managing the society. As a conclusion, Tuan Guru Nik Azizplays an important role within PAS and to the establishment of the model of Islamic State in Kelantan.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Tuan Guru Nik Aziz, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), Islamic State, State of Kelantan, Politicians, and Ulama
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H57 Biography J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC)
Depositing User:	Assoc. Pro Imtiyaz Yusuf
Date Deposited:	15 Mar 2023 12:29
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2023 12:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/104032

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