AUDIO ARTIKEL

Protecting Human Dignity : The Moral Compass To Save Humanity

What does it mean to be human and to be treated as one? To be human is to possess dignity, and the right to live in peace. Human dignity is the essence that defines us, yet it is exponentially threatened in today’s world. Every human being deserves to be treated fairly, to have their rights respected, and to live free from fear and deprivation. No human being should be denied their basic needs for water, food, shelter, and medical treatment as the Palestinians are. When we deny others their needs and dignity, we not only wound them, but we also wound humanity itself.

Educating Financial Clients: A Shariah-Inspired Approach to Financial Responsibility

Effective January 1, 2027, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will enforce a regulation mandating that all financial customers seeking personal loans above RM100,000 must first complete a financial education module. This module may be administered by the financial institution or by the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK).

Faith and Family: Living Peace the Malaysian Way

Walk down the street in Jalan Petaling Jaya Selatan at dusk and you will hear the melodious call to prayer (azan) from a mosque, echoing next to the ringing of ritual bells from a nearby heavily-ornamented Hindu temple. Just across the road, the scent of incense drifts out from a Buddhist temple, standing not far from a white church.

Hotter days, Stronger Laws: The Push for Climate Action

Walking around the vicinity of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, one cannot help but notice the towering old trees that offer a welcome respite from the city’s heat. Their shade provides not only physical comfort but also a gentle reminder of the harmony that can exist between nature and human activity. Strolling beneath the trees turns what might otherwise be an arduous walk into a reflective experience that enriches the surrounding atmosphere. In much the same way, IKIM as a national think-tank seeks to provide an intellectual and spiritual refuge, where knowledge and values rooted in Islam engage meaningfully with the challenges of contemporary life.

Living Well, Living Long : Why Health Starts With You

According to the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM), the current average life expectancy for Malaysians, regardless of ethnic group is 75.2 years. The life expectancy for males is 73 years, while females can expect to live longer, averaging 77.8 years. Such numbers are not alarming, but they do suggest for greater consideration of the connection between longevity and quality of life, especially in terms of health. Undoubtedly, technological advancement in medical field have played a crucial part in elevating the life expectancy as they continue to progress.

A Sound Creed, Rejecting False Beliefs

In a modern world that is often viewed as advanced and driven by higher technology, the overload of data and information has led to greater confusion and doubt, particularly in matters of religious belief. Last year, a deviant sect known as The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light emerged, claiming that the awaited Imam al-Mahdi had already appeared and was currently in hiding. Their leader, Abdullah Hashem Aba Sadiq, is considered by their followers as one of the many “little mahdis” who would represent the al-Mahdi before his public emergence (zuhur). What is more worrying is that one of their so-called “bishops” is a Malaysian.

The Importance of License to Teach (Tauliah)

Recently, our country was shocked by the arrest of a preacher in a southern state for delivering a religious talk without an official teaching license (tauliah) issued by the state’s religious authority. This incident sparked debate among the public: is it appropriate to arrest a religious preacher simply for delivering a religious ceramah, especially when his purpose was merely to preach, invite people to do good, and not to lead them into sin?

When Education Fails To Build Integrity : Rethinking Our Fight Against White-Collar Crime

Despite rising literacy rates and decades of investment in educational development, Malaysia continues to grapple with white-collar crimes—corruption, bribery, and abuse of power, often perpetrated by the very individuals society deems ‘educated.’ This paradox calls for a deeper examination of our nation’s moral foundation, and whether our education system is truly fulfilling its purpose.

Motherhood and Work: A Never-ending Tug of War

May celebrates both motherhood and labour, supposedly making working mothers feel twice as appreciated. But do they? The Malaysian Well-being Index (MyWI) reveals a different picture. For two decades (the period of 2000 to 2020), the family well-being indicator was the only indicator with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflecting worsening work-life balance, family cohesion, and financial strain.

Cyber Fiqh: Addressing Misleading Influence and Safeguarding Rights

The digital age has transformed information sharing, enabling religious movements to reach global audiences through the Internet and media. While this connectivity fosters knowledge and dialogue, it also poses risks when groups spread misleading or heretical teachings that deviate from the established Islamic doctrines.