Imam Urges Bruneians To Maintain Nation's Integrity
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneians need to uphold their nation's independence for generations for an everlasting peace and stability, an Imam said yesterday in a Friday sermon.

"Independence since 21 years ago indicated that we did not lose Brunei as a whole. We still take control of it although part of it has been lost to the hand of others as stated in its history," the Imam added.

Brunei celebrated its 21st National Day anniversary on February 23, the main highlight being a parade and field performance at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien in the capital.

"Twenty-one years ago, we resumed our independence and became a sovereign state among the international sovereign community," said the Imam.

"With such power, we uphold Islam as a religion inherited for generations. We live in a peaceful manner and continue to develop the nation for the prosperity and security of the nation and the people."

"The content of the proclamation of independence stated three main pillars, in that with the ever-seeking guidance and blessing of Allah, we would forever maintain the nation as a Malay Islamic Monarchy, which is independent, sovereign and democratic upon the teachings of Islam based on 'Ahli Sunnah Wal Jemaah' and not based on any philosophy and human invention," added the Imam.

"It is also based upon the principle of liberty, trust and justice."

"Secondly, we would strive to achieve peace and stability, welfare and happiness for the people and thirdly, we would maintain friendly relations with the international community on the principle of mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity of any nations free from external interference. All these are our aspirations in living as a nation," he said.

Imams also stated that the independent generation would shape Brunei as a continuing generation and shoulder the trust in a credible manner.

Meanwhile, Friday sermons at other mosques touched on the anniversary of the Royal Brunei Police Force. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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