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32-544: Mukim Lamunin is a mukim in Tutong District , Brunei . The population was 4,298 in 2016. In Kampung Lamunin, there is a folk tale regarding the origin of Bukit Munin, located at Simpang 1603. The hill is 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level and covers about 300 square metres (3,200 sq ft). According to the former village head of Lamunin in 2010, Major (Ret.) Haji Tahamid bin Haji Kula, Bukit Munin

64-921: A sekolah ugama ("religious school" i.e. school for the country's Islamic religious primary education ). Meanwhile, another sekolah ugama , namely Lamunin Religious School, has its own grounds. Lamunin Health Centre ( Pusat Kesihatan Lamunin ) is the community health centre for the local residents as well as those in Mukim Rambai , Mukim Ukong , Mukim Kiudang and Mukim Tanjong Maya . Other local facilities include Lamunin Post Office, Lamunin Police Station and Lamunin Fire Station. This Brunei location article

96-493: A line of such imams, a theocratic form of government which survived until the second half of the 20th century (See details under Zaidiyyah , History of Yemen , Imams of Yemen ). Saudi leaders were also referred to as "Imams", until that term was retired by Ibn Saud to be replaced by "king". Ruhollah Khomeini is officially referred to as Imam in Iran . Several Iranian places and institutions are named "Imam Khomeini", including

128-520: A number of villages , known in Malay as kampung or kampong . Mukims are administered by the district office of the district where they are located. [REDACTED] Media related to Mukims of Brunei at Wikimedia Commons This Brunei location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Imam For most Shia Muslims , the Imams are absolute infallible leaders of

160-479: A rice farming area grew into a settled community. In the past, the appointment of a village head for Kampong Bukit Sulang was determined by mutual agreement and consensus among the residents. Generally, the chosen leader was someone respected for their family management skills and strong influence within the community. In the 1950s, Awang Luyak bin Majid became the first appointed village head of Kampong Bukit Sulang. In

192-417: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mukims of Brunei A mukim is a second-level administrative division of Brunei Darussalam , and the primary sub-division of a larger district ( daerah ). There are thirty-nine mukims within the four districts of the sultanate Brunei Darussalam. A mukim is led by a penghulu , since 2015 elected by democratic vote. A mukim encompasses

224-530: Is the origin of the name Kampung Lamunin. This origin story is unique because the characters involved belong to three native Brunei ethnic groups: the Kedayan , Tutong , and Dusun . The combination of these three groups is also symbolic of the Tugu Tiga Gong, a monument built by the villagers in 1992 to celebrate the silver jubilee of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah 's reign. This monument, located in front of

256-464: The Muhaddithūn or scholars who created the analytical sciences related to Hadith and sometimes refer to the heads of Muhammad 's family in their generational times due to their scholarly authority. Imams are appointed by the state to work at mosques and they are required to be graduates of an İmam Hatip high school or have a university degree in theology. This is an official position regulated by

288-491: The Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen (1918–1970). Sunni Islam does not conceive of the role of imams in the same sense as Shia Islam : an important distinction often overlooked by non-Muslims. In everyday terms, an imam for Sunni Muslims is the person charged with leading formal Islamic prayers ( Fard )—even in locations besides the mosque—whenever prayer is performed in a group of two or more. The imam leads

320-678: The Presidency of Religious Affairs in Turkey and only males are appointed to this position, whilst female officials under the same state organisation work as preachers and Qur'an course tutors, religious services experts, etc. These officials are supposed to belong to the Hanafi school of the Sunni sect. A central figure in an Islamic movement is also called an imam, like Imam Nawawi in Syria. In

352-535: The Quran and Sunnah and his moral character. Another well-known use of the term is as an honorary title for a recognized religious scholarly authority in Islam. It is especially used for a jurist ( faqīh ) and often for the founders of the four Sunni madhhab s or schools of jurisprudence ( fiqh ) , as well as an authority on Quranic exegesis ( tafsīr ) , such as Al-Tabari or Ibn Kathir . It may also refer to

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384-719: The Yaruba dynasty : 1624–1742, the Al Said : 1744–present for further information. The Imamate of Futa Jallon (1727–1896) was a Fulani state in West Africa where secular power alternated between two lines of hereditary Imams, or almami . In the Zaidi Shiite sect, imams were secular as well as spiritual leaders who held power in Yemen for more than a thousand years. In 897, a Zaidi ruler, al-Hadi ila'l-Haqq Yahya , founded

416-472: The 1950s, the Kedayan people from Kampong Jerudong and Kampong Sengkurong settled in Kampong Menengah, attracted by the potential for rice farming, which was challenging in their previous locations due to unsuitable soil. Initially, they used Kampong Bukit Sulang for rice cultivation only but eventually relocated to make it a permanent settlement. On 23 July 1961, Kampong Menengah Malay School

448-543: The 1960s, the position was taken up by Awang Haji Kula bin Hitam, followed by Awang Jabin bin Haji Kula in 1990. From 1 July 2015, Haji Roslee bin Haji Ahad has held the role of village head. In the early days, before a road was constructed in the village, residents traveled on foot through the forest. Some also used river routes by boat to reach destinations such as Pekan Tutong and Brunei Town . Oral history indicates that

480-516: The Balai Raya Kampung Lamunin, has become a landmark of the village. The story of Bukit Munin dates back to a time when there was a neglected area of swampy land with a small stream and a hill. The land was overgrown with roots and vegetation, and the villagers called it "Lalak Akar." The village head decided to organise a communal work event to clear the land and transform it into a fruit orchard. One villager, Liau Gundah, from

512-591: The Dusun ethnic group, was eager to participate. On his way home, Liau Gundah stopped by the "Lalak Akar" area to examine the overgrown land and recognised various types of roots like Akar Kaboh, Akar Kait, and others, which he thought could be useful for traditional medicine. On the day of the event, Liau Gundah, with food prepared by his wife, joined the villagers in clearing the area. While others cut grass, trees, and gathered twigs, Liau Gundah worked at his own pace, occasionally resting. After some rest, he decided to climb

544-634: The Islamic community after the Prophet. Shias consider the term to be only applicable to the members and descendants of the Ahl al-Bayt , the family of the Islamic prophet Muhammad . In Twelver Shīʿīsm there are 14 infallibles , 12 of which are Imams, the final being Imam Mahdi who will return at the end of times. The title was also used by the Zaidi Shia Imams of Yemen , who eventually founded

576-575: The Kampong Menengah Malay School. Completed on 23 February 1973, Haji Abdul Rahman became the mosque's imam , with Awang Ghani bin Haji Nordin as bilal. Due to the growing congregation, a larger mosque was approved under Brunei's 5th National Development Plan , with construction beginning on 25 September 1988 on a four-acre plot costing $ 500,000. It opened on 22 February 1990, coinciding with Brunei's 6th National Day , and

608-866: The Makan Taun event, villagers would work together to build shelters and prepare the necessary items for the communal feast. Entertainment such as "beanding" and "bemukun" performances added to the festivities. Common dishes at the Makan Taun include "Kelupis Sulang," a type of yellow rice (coloured using Sulang fruit) wrapped in Nyirik ( Phrynium ) leaves, as well as a variety of traditional foods like turmeric-seasoned meat and creamy Umbut Luba ( Eugeissona utilis ) shoots. The local primary schools include Kampong Menengah Primary School, Lamunin Primary School and Panchong Primary School. Each of Kampong Menengah Primary School and Panchong Primary School also houses

640-515: The Shi'a context, an imam is not only presented as the man of God par excellence , but as participating fully in the names, attributes, and acts that theology usually reserves for God alone. Imams have a meaning more central to belief, referring to leaders of the community. Twelver and Ismaili Shi'a believe that these imams are chosen by God to be perfect examples for the faithful and to lead all humanity in all aspects of life. They also believe that all

672-429: The episode, he felt regret but was reassured by the villagers that his actions were due to his condition. The villagers then named the hill Bukit Munin, with "munin" meaning a type of civet in Dusun, and the name was later used to refer to the village as Kampung Lamunin. The word "La" was added simply to ease pronunciation. The mukim is located in the east and centre of the Tutong District , bordering Mukim Kiudang to

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704-435: The hill, despite warnings from his friends about the dangerous conditions. As he ascended, he swung his machete to clear the way and was startled when an animal appeared, causing him to shout "Munin! Munin!" and chase after it. The villagers tried to stop him, but Liau Gundah, in his startled state, continued chasing the animal up the hill. He eventually caught it and, still in his startled state, killed it. Once he recovered from

736-533: The imams chosen are free from committing any sin, impeccability which is called ismah . These leaders must be followed since they are appointed by God. Here follows a list of the Twelvers Shia imams: (splitting open knowledge) (the Trustworthy) Fatimah , also Fatimah al-Zahraa, daughter of Muhammed (615–632), is also considered infallible but not an Imam. The Shi'a believe that

768-459: The journey on foot from Bukit Sulang to Kampong Jerudong would take between three and seven days. In the 1950s, a road was built in the village, significantly easing travel for its residents. The "Makan Taun" and village-wide "Doa Arwah" ceremonies are long-standing cultural traditions of the Kedayan community, held annually to express gratitude after the rice harvesting season. In the past, before

800-660: The last Imam, the 12th Imam Mahdi will one day emerge on the Day of Resurrection ( Qiyamah ). At times, imams have held both secular and religious authority. This was the case in Oman among the Kharijite or Ibadi sects. At times, the imams were elected. At other times the position was inherited, as with the Yaruba dynasty from 1624 and 1742. See List of rulers of Oman , the Rustamid dynasty : 776–909, Nabhani dynasty : 1154–1624,

832-437: The mukim comprised the following villages : Kampong Menengah spans an area of 0.47 square kilometres (0.18 sq mi). This village, along with Kampong Bukit Sulang, is administered by a single ketua kampung (village head), as both are situated near each other. According to local oral history, the name "Kampong Menengah" originates from its location between two other villages, Kampong Bintudoh and Kampong Bukit Sulang. In

864-596: The north, the Limbang District in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the east, Mukim Rambai to the south and south-west, Mukim Ukong to the west and Mukim Tanjong Maya to north-west. The mukim is named after Kampong Lamunin, one of the villages it encompasses. As of 2016 census , the population was 4,298 with 51.2% males and 48.8% females. The mukim had 770 households occupying 760 dwellings. The entire population lived in rural areas . As of 2021,

896-573: The village, known for its fruit, the " Buah Sulang ." The fruit has yellow pulp that can be used as a natural colouring for cooking yellow rice and making a delicacy called Kelupis Sulang . In the 1950s, the Kedayan settlers initially tried farming in Kampong Tunggulian, Sungai Liang , but found the soil insufficiently fertile for rice cultivation. They then moved to Kampong Bukit Sulang, where they planted padi tugal on approximately six to seven acres of farmland. Over time, what began as

928-471: The worship and the congregation copies his actions. Friday sermons are most often given by an appointed imam. All mosques have an imam to lead the congregational prayers—even though it may sometimes just be a member from the gathered congregation rather than an officially appointed, salaried person. Women cannot be imams when men are present but are allowed to be when no men are present. An imam should be chosen, according to Hadith , based on his knowledge of

960-475: Was completed on 17 February 1999, and the official handover of keys took place on 22 April 1999, marking the beginning of its use. The school shares its facilities with Kampong Menengah Religious School. The first mosque in Kampong Menengah was constructed on 24 June 1972, led by Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Piah and funded through community donations and government support on a 0.50 acres (0.20 ha) site near

992-408: Was officially inaugurated by Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Yahya Ibrahim on 27 July 1990. The mosque, accommodating 230 worshippers, includes facilities such as a minaret, parking, ablution areas, and a library used for study and funeral services. Kampong Bukit Sulang shares administrative oversight with Kampong Menengah. The village's name is derived from a local tree found on a hill within

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1024-604: Was opened by Pengiran Kerma Indera Pengiran Mohammed . The school began operating with an enrollment of 40 students, and its first headmaster was Awang Judin bin Karim. On 21 February 1998, construction of a new school building commenced, with a foundation-laying ceremony officiated by Haji Dennis bin Haji Rosli, the Director of Schools at the time. The entire construction project cost approximately B$ 4.36 million. The building

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