Creativity and innovation are the major forces that shape our world today and will continue to do so in the future. Both work hand-in-hand and are essential not only in achieving high economic growth but also for the survival of the human race on this planet, as they are the key to some of the…
The use and abuse of discretionary power, whether real or perceived, at the different administrative and managerial levels is almost a common experience to many of us. A quick survey made on the many discussions held pertaining to the exercise of one’s discretionary power somewhat gives us the impression that much attention has been…
If a pink elephant were to be together in our room, could we pretend it did not exist or could we be oblivious to it? Such is the analogy of the challenges before us in relation to the Islamic legal system. Experience has taught us that three kinds of people exist in this world. The…
Ever since the Prime Minister launched the Government Transformation Programme (GTP), the term “transformation” has gained popularity to become almost a sacred word, or a concept, that has been associated with all aspects of human life: social, legal, economy and politics. Comprising primarily of the National Key Result Areas (NKRAs) with its six pillars, the…
In our effort to build a stable and dynamic society, we have to adopt the right approach in economic arrangement in line with the principle of “prosper thy neighbour”. Indeed this is the right solution to address the present economic predicament faced by humanity. This stresses the need for everybody to be committed to the…
The most destructive unjust deed to one’s self, family, society and state revolves around three vices: lying, breaking a promise, and betraying a trust. The modern Muslim world has long been reminded to effectively check these vices since the First World Conference on Muslim Education held at Mecca, in the April of 1977, when Dr.…
Nowadays, corporations in Malaysia are actively involved in charity-giving and community services under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy and initiative, in which, they contribute in many ways to the society, including cash, products, services, employee volunteer time, use of facilities, entertainment, dinner and other functions. These activities are done under catchy themes, such “Giving…
Divorce is difficult. Parenting after divorce is more difficult. Children are easily affected by the divorce turmoil. The stress can produce physical symptoms as well as behavioral and emotional problems. Numerous studies have recorded damage an absent parent can cause. Shared parenting arrangements are viewed as a good alternative for the children of divorce because…
On February 24, IKIM organized a Roundtable Conference on “Liquor and Its Prevention: The Experiences of Related Agencies” that was attended by senior representatives of different agencies concerned with the consumption of liquor and its implications. It was a sequel to a discussion of experts on the subject deliberated by leaders of various religions at…
Religion, it is generally believed, is inherently ‘irrational’ because it is based upon faith, and to hold to something on the basis of faith means to be firm in one’s conviction regardless of any apparent ‘evidence’ to the contrary. If we accept these premises we must also accept the conclusion that the faithful are irrational…
