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House Of Bolkiah
The House of Bolkiah is the ruling royal family of Brunei Darussalam. It is composed of the descendants of the 1st sultan Muhammad Shah of Brunei, Sultan Muhammad Shah and his family. The Sultan of Brunei is the head of state and absolute monarch of Brunei. He is also head of government in his capacity as Prime Minister. Since independence from the United Kingdom, British in 1984, only one Sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. The Sultan of Brunei can be thought of as synonymous with the ruling House of Bolkiah, with descendency being traced from the 1st Sultan Muhammad Shah of Brunei, Muhammad Shah's brother the 2nd Sultan Sultan Ahmad of Brunei, Ahmad through and his daughter Puteri Ratna Kesuma, the wife of the 3rd Sultan Sharif Ali, a Sayyid and grandson of Emir Rumaythah ibn Abi Numayy of Mecca. The 13th Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin was an exception to familial succession, but he ascended after murdering the 12th Sultan Muhammad Ali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banu Qatadah
The Banu Qatadah (), or the Qatadids (), were a dynasty of Hasanid sharifs that held the Sharifate of Mecca continuously from 1201 until its abolition in 1925. The Qatadids were the last of four dynasties of Hasanid sharifs (preceded by the Jafarids/Musawids, Sulaymanids, and the Hawashim) that all together ruled Mecca since about the mid-10th century. The progenitor of the dynasty was Qatadah ibn Idris, who took possession of the holy city from the Hawashim in 1201. The Emirate remained in the possession of his descendants until 1925 when the last Sharif of Mecca, Ali ibn al-Husayn, surrendered the Kingdom of Hejaz to Ibn Saud, Sultan of Nejd. The House of Bolkiah, which rules Brunei, claims Qatadid descent and Sayyid ''Sayyid'' is an honorific title of Hasanid and Husaynid lineage, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and Ali's sons Hasan ibn Ali, Hasan and Husayn ibn Ali, Husayn. The title may also refer ... status fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Rahim Kemaluddin Al-Haj
Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim (born 31 December 1969) is a member of the royal family of Brunei as the husband to Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Notably, he is a member of the Privy Council, and the vice chairman of DPMM FC. Career Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim earned his Higher National Diploma in business studies from the United Kingdom. He returned to Brunei to help look after his family's business. Upon taking cheteria membership, he began carrying out royal duties during ceremonial events. Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Princess Sarah agreed to organize the ''Majlis Doa Selamat'' and ''Kesyukuran Istiadat Bersiram'' in honour of Prince Abdul Muntaqim's birth in the afternoon of 22 May 2007. The event was overseen by Abdul Rahim and was held in the Istana Nurul Iman's surau. On 8 January 2023, he assisted the wedding of Princess Azemah and Prince Bahar. Personal life Born on 31 December 1969, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim is the son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (born 26 July 1969) is the eldest daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. Education and early life Princess Rashidah (or Rashida) attended Puteri-Putera School, St. Andrew's School, Jerudong International School and graduated Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994, and the Ministry of Development in 1995. Marriage and children Marriage The marriage of Princess Rashidah and her will-be husband, ''Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad'' Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim, was broadcast to the public via Radio Television Brunei (RTB), and the celebration followed the Malay Muslim Monarchy philosophy. The ''Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja'' held at Istana Nurul Iman on 9 August 1996. Prior to the wedding, rumors have been circulating around the population of Brunei. The ''Gendang Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Saleha Of Brunei
Pengiran Anak Saleha (born 7 October 1946) is a member of the royal family as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. She is the daughter of Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar. After her husband was crowned as the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, she succeeded her mother-in-law, Pengiran Anak Damit, as ''Raja Isteri'' (queen consort). She is the mother of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah. Early life and education Pengiran Anak Saleha was born at Kampong Sumbiling, Jalan Istana Darussalam in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan), Brunei on 7 October 1946. She is the eldest daughter of ''Pengiran Pemancha'' Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar. In an interview, Abdul Ghani bin Jamil disclosed that Prince Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Princess Masna Bolkiah, Princess Nor'ain, Pengiran Anak Saleha, Pengiran Muda Abdul Rahman, Pengiran Anak Yusof, Pengiran Anak Puteh, Pengiran Anak Ja'afar, and Pengiran Muda Apong were stude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Di-Pertuan Negara
Yang di-Pertuan Negara ( English: (he) who is Lord of the State) is a title for the head of state in certain Malay-speaking countries, and has been used as an official title at various times in Brunei and Singapore. Sabah The head of state of Sabah was once known as ''Yang Di-Pertua Negara'' and later known as ''Yang Di-Pertua Negeri''. Sarawak The head of state of Sarawak was once known as ''Yang Di-Pertua Negara'' and later known as ''Yang Di-Pertua Negeri''. Singapore Background Following revisions to the Constitution in 1959, which granted Singapore (then the Colony of Singapore) self-governance from the United Kingdom, the ceremonial office of ''Yang di-Pertuan Negara'' replaced the colonial office of Governor as the representative of the British monarch in Singapore, though the term 'governor' was also commonly used to refer to the office bearer. Although the ''Yang di-Pertuan Negara'' was the title for the head of state, constitutionally he is only a ''de jure'' chief e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolkiah
Bolkiah ibni Sulaiman (Jawi script, Jawi: ; died 17 July 1524) or commonly known as Nakhoda Ragam (Jawi script, Jawi: ), was the sixth List of sultans of Brunei, sultan of Brunei from 1485 until his death in 1524, he ascended the throne upon the abdication of his father, Sultan Sulaiman of Brunei, Sulaiman. His reign was known as the "Golden Age of Brunei" due to its dominance throughout Borneo and the southern Philippines. He is considered the first sultan to ever used cannons, as the Sultan paid 40 Javanese people, Javanese Blacksmith, blacksmiths to teach metal casting in Brunei, possibly introducing cannon casting, introducing Cannon, cannon technology to Brunei. Bolkiah was mentioned in the , a 19th-century Bruneian stone tablet which describes the genealogy of the Sultans of Brunei. He was also mentioned in the ''Silsilah Raja-Raja Berunai'', a 19th-century manuscript which also describes the same genealogy. The Spaniards refer to him as Sultan Salan in the Boxer Codex, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhyiddin Of Brunei
Muhyiddin ibni Abdul Jalilul Akbar (Jawi script, Jawi: ; reign 1673–1690) was the 15th Sultan of Brunei and the fourth son of Abdul Jalilul Akbar, Sultan Abdul Jalilul Akbar. He took the throne after defeating his opponent, Abdul Hakkul Mubin, Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin during the Brunei Civil War. Notably, he also attempted to return the throne back to the origin bloodline via Sultan Muhammad Ali's family. Reign (1673-1690) Background Following the murder of his Parent-in-law, father-in-law Muhammad Ali (Brunei), Sultan Muhammad Ali, Pengiran Bongsu Muhyiddin obtained the title of Pengiran Bendahara Seri Maharaja Permaisuara from Abdul Hakkul Mubin, Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin while he was still in power. Mohyeddin, Muhyiddin was none other than the younger brother of Abdul Jalilul Jabbar, Sultan Abdul Jalilul Jabbar from the same mother. Muhyiddin, Sultan Muhammad Ali's Niece and nephew, nephew and Affinity (law), son-in-law, was given the title in order to appease the su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Ali (Brunei)
Muhammad Ali ibni Muhammad Hasan (died 16 November 1661), also known as Marhum Tumbang di Rumput, was the 13th Sultan of Brunei. His murder would later go on to spark the beginning of the Brunei Civil War between his killer and Sultan Muhyiddin, which a protracted civil war of succession that broke out and lasted for several years. Reign (1660-1661) Disagreement Prior to him ascending to the throne in 1660, he was known as Raja Muhammad Ali. During Sultan Muhammad Ali's reign, the Brunei Legal Code was also put into effect. The sultan's own son, Pengiran Muda Bongsu, was involved in an incident. The son of Pengiran Bendahara Abdul Hakkul Mubin, Pengiran Muhammad Alam was the prince's opponent in the cockfight, and out of retaliation after losing, Bongsu killed him in revenge. As a result, the prince was given a death sentence by his father, the sultan, in accordance with the legal principle that death is punishable by death, as stated in the fifth and eighth clauses on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Hakkul Mubin
Abdul Hakkul Mubin ibni Muhammad Panjang (died ), posthumously known as Al-Marhum di Pulau, was the Sultan of Brunei from 1661 to 1673. He was involved in the Brunei Civil War and ruled the sultanate from 1661 to 1673, after killing his uncle, Sultan Muhammad Ali. Reign Background Pengiran Muda Bongsu, Sultan Muhammad Ali's own son, was a party to an incident. Pengiran Muhammad Alam, the prince's opponent in the cockfight and the son of Pengiran Bendahara Abdul Hakkul Mubin, was assassinated by Bongsu in revenge after the prince lost. The prince was therefore sentenced to death by his father, the sultan, in accordance with the legal maxim that, as stated in the fifth and eighth clauses on gisas (retribution), death is punishable by death. Pengiran Abdul Hakkul Mubin requested to kill Pengiran Bongsu himself at Sultan Muhammad Ali's palace but was quickly turned down. Sultan Muhammad Ali insisted that only he has the power to punish, thus he refused to allow his son to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumaythah Ibn Abi Numayy
Asad al-Dīn Rumaythah ibn Muḥammad Abī Numayy al-Akbar al-Ḥasanī () was Emir of Mecca seven times between 1301 and 1345. Background Rumaythah was one of 30 sons of Abu Numayy I, who ruled Mecca between 1254 and 1301. His ''laqab'' was Asad al-Din and his ''Kunya (Arabic), kunya'' was Abu Aradah. It is reported that he was also named Munajjad. First reign, in partnership with Humaydah Rumaythah and his brother Humaydah ibn Abi Numayy, Humaydah were proclaimed as joint emirs in Safar 701 AH (October 1301), two days before Abu Numayy's death. They were initially opposed by a faction of the ashraf who supported their brothers Abu al-Ghayth ibn Abi Numayy, Abu al-Ghayth and Utayfah ibn Abi Numayy, Utayfah. Humaydah emerged predominant and imprisoned Abu al-Ghayth and Utayfah. However, they managed to escape and when the hajj season arrived they gained the favor of the Egyptian emirs, chief among them Baybars al-Jashnakir. Consequently, in Dhu al-Hijjah 701 AH (August 1302), afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayyid
''Sayyid'' is an honorific title of Hasanid and Husaynid lineage, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and Ali's sons Hasan ibn Ali, Hasan and Husayn ibn Ali, Husayn. The title may also refer to the descendants of the family of the Bani Hashim through the Prophet’s great-grandfather Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, Hashim, and others including Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Hamza, Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Abbas, Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Abu Talib, and Asad ibn Hashim. Etymology A few Arabic, Arabic language experts state that it has its roots in the word ''al-asad'' , meaning "lion", probably because of the qualities of valor and leadership. The word is derived from the verb sāda, meaning to rule. The title seyyid/sayyid existed before Islam, however not in light of a specific descent, but as a meritocratic sign of respect. Hans Wehr's ''Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic'' defines seyyid as a translation for master, chief, sov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
