Law Enforcement in Ensuring the Care of Hifz Al-Nafs wa Al-Aql wa Al-Mal in the Case of a Drunk Driver

Abstract

The solution to the drunk driving behavior is urgently needed as the cases has shown a worrying increased in Malaysia. Solutions need to be implemented through all angles including the empowerment of law enforcement. A law is designed for the benefit of human beings to live a harmonious life. The law was drafted taking into account the priorities in preserving Dharuriyyat al-Khams, namely the five universal human interests in order, starting with Hifz Al-Din (religious care), Hifz Al-Nafs (life care), Hifz Al-Maal (property care), Hifz Al-'Aql (care of the mind) and Hifz Al-Nasal (care of the descendants). So, in the case of a drunk driver, it is very related to Hifz Al-Nafs, Al-‘Aql and Al-Mal. Emphasis on law enforcement is among the forms of education and resolution. This concept paper utilizes literature review for data collection. The impact of this study explains the definition of Maqasid Syariah in general as well as the enforcement of the law in the case of drunk drivers.