The recent skirmishes in Lahad Datu reflect attempts by certain quarters in trying to achieve their political aims through violence. Despite their historical allegations, the unrealistic approach taken especially in the form of armed aggression on the sovereign territory of a country, had not only cost unnecessary casualties, but also disrupted, in one way or…
Malaysia has succeeded in developing a vibrant and modern Islamic banking and financial industry over the last three decades. The Islamic Banking Act, which came into force in 1983, had paved the way for the nation to develop a vibrant and modern Islamic banking and financial industry. Initially, the industry serve as an alternative channel…
Petrosains, with the cooperation of several agencies and organisations including IKIM, is currently holding “Sultans of Science—Islamic Science Rediscovered” Exhibition at Suria KLCC. Taking centre stage for six months, beginning from December last year and running until June this year, the exhibition showcases inventions and scientific breakthroughs achieved by Muslim scholars during the peak of…
The Allah controversy seems to enter into a more tranquil domain with the ruling of the High Court (December 2009), allowing the Christians to use the term Allah in their scripture and other ecclesiastical materials. Of course this judgment pleases one group and dissatisfies another. The latter has appealed against the decision and the case…
Currently an impressive exhibition called “Sultans of Science” is being held at the Petroscience Museum in Kuala Lumpur. It showcases the achievements of science and technology in Islamic Civilization during the 8th to 15th centuries, manifested in the centres of knowledge of the Middle Ages in Cordoba, Baghdad and Samarqand among others. To those interested…
One of the pertinent areas that Islam highlights in the economic organisation is in the aspect of the rights of an individual and his social responsibility. Islam believes that one of the means to realise economic justice in the economic organisation is to harmonise individual rights and social responsibility. The proper approach to this issue…
Malaysia is a nation that is indeed unique and blessed. The uniqueness of this beautiful nation, among others, lies not just in its multi-racial and multi ethnicity but also on its religious diversity. As for Malaysians, their religions do not just shape who they are spiritually, but acts also as a major influence on their…
With the general election around the corner, the heat of the Malaysian political climate is gradually increasing. The number of political gatherings, ceramahs and demonstrations by political parties multiply by the day and continue to escalate. The various issues being raised by political parties range from the major ones such as fair economic distribution and…
Islam enjoins wealth acquisition so long as it is done within the parameters of the Islamic law (Shariah). The wealth, which is acquired through halal sources, that is, from permissible sources and activities sanctioned by the Shariah, will be blessed by Allah the Almighty and hence, will benefit the owner and his family not only…
The Prime Minister today urged Malaysians to work together with the government and each other to realize a better future for the country. In his New Year 2013 message posted in his facebook wall; Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says ‘the future success is not a mere dream but within reach if all parties are…
