Zain Serudin
Zain Serudin | |
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| زاين سرودين | |
Zain, c. 1970 | |
| 1st Minister of Religious Affairs | |
| In office 20 October 1986 – 29 May 2010 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Deputy | Yahya Ibrahim Badaruddin Othman |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Pengiran Mohammad |
| 3rd State Religious Affairs Officer | |
| In office 1 November 1970 – 1 January 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 August 1936 Kampong Lurong Sikuna, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
| Died | 1 June 2025 (aged 88) Kampong Jerudong, Brunei–Muara, Brunei |
| Political party | PRB (1962) |
| Spouse |
Yukmas Mohammad (m. 1964) |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | Al-Azhar University (BA) |
| Profession |
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| Awards | Mastera Literary Award S.E.A. Write Award |
| Signature | |
Mohammad Zain bin Haji Serudin (30 August 1936 – 1 June 2025), also known by his pen name Shukri Zain, was a Bruneian aristocrat, poet, and politician. He served as minister of religious affairs from 1986 to 2010 and was president of the Brunei Youth Council (MPPB) between 1968 and 1976. From 2011 until his death, he was also a member of the Privy Council.
Zain has made significant contributions to Islamic literature, religious discourse, and culture. His notable impact on Malay-Islamic literature was particularly evident through his Islamic poetry, which reflects his deep engagement with Islamic themes. Using the Malay language as a medium for his poetic expression, Zain has contributed extensively to Islamic literary traditions. His influence was further underscored by his publications, travels, and involvement in shaping the Islamic philosophy of the Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) in the early 1970s.