A German philosopher, Georg Simmel, introduced the idea of “information fatigue syndrome” or “information overload.” This syndrome refers to the situation where people are bombarded with so much information that they become exhausted over time, and subsequently …
In the field of principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh) there are a few maxims that talk about the principles related to measures in dealing with harmful matters. Among others is that which says “harm should be eliminated”. Another maxim goes, “no harm shall be …
Malaysia is a multi-religious and multi ethnic country with 33 million populations. Around 68.7% of its total population represent the country’s major labour workforce industry. That means, more than half of its population are adult workers who contribute to the country’s gross income generation and revenues. In fact, human resource still stands as a main…
As the Speech of God who is Omniscient and Powerful over all things, the Holy Qur’an contains stories whence many a lesson can be learned. This is because human behaviour exists in recurring patterns discernible to those who contemplate mankind’s history, whose spiritual faculties of the intellect and the heart are granted to know the…
Malaysians should be proud to welcome the first digital Sukuk Prihatin, the beginning of the sharing and trust economy in the new digital edge. This marks a step forward in spurring the development programme and stimulus package to our economy. Sharing and trust are productive deeds that have economic values in enjoining the spirit of…
“No regrets over Prophet Muhammad Cartoons” – that’s how arrogant and presumptuous a statement made by Charlie Hebdo’s director Laurent Sourisseau at the “Tribunal de Paris” courthouse in Paris on 9 September 2020 recently. What he regretted, on the contrary, was “to see how little people fight to defend freedom. If we don’t fight for…
Malaysia Day which is celebrated on 16th September every year marks a significant chapter in our nation’s historical page. If the National Day on 31st August is about remembering and appreciating the struggles of our forefathers in securing the freedom for the country in charting its own future, Malaysia Day is then a celebration of…
Nowadays, human beings seem to have forgotten about the trust that Allah SWT has given in helping His created beings, not only fellow humans, but also other creatures such as animals, plants and so on. This can be seen when stray animals such as cats and dogs are completely ignored by humans. Of late…
The National Day celebration this year is memorable as it was commemorated when our nation and the world at large are still struggling to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Malaysia Prihatin” (Malaysia Cares) clearly illustrates the importance of a caring …
In a pandemic situation, the caring attitude of the Malaysian community is very much needed. It is essential to protect oneself but caring for the wellbeing of others is also important. In the current situation, we can see that most Malaysians are doing their best to adhere to the …
