Written by Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen Shaikh Mohd Salleh. Posted in The Star The advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) has drastically revolutionised the way in which we communicate as well as access news and information. Social media, online media and apps are so commonly used today. Without a doubt, the impact the revolution has…
Ditulis oleh Khairul Azhar Bin Idris. Diterbitkan The Star Internet wellness sounds quite unfamiliar to many. The majority of adults in our society have little understanding of the term, even though many of them use the internet almost every day and in every facet of their lives, let alone promote it as a standard practice…
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Human beings can never live in solitude. Mankind will find it difficult to understand the true meaning of humanity if he or she fails to appreciate the society that he or she is in. Through social interactions, we will be able to learn about the differences and similarities that exist among mankind. It is a…
On many occasions, the Malaysian Muslim consumers have been called to boycott some popular household food products. Reasons for the boycott may be caused by either non-halal ingredients used in the food products or the products are made by countries which support the oppressions of fellow Muslims worldwide. Such a reaction is typical of Malaysian…
In previous articles in this column (The Star, 6th and 20th September), I had urged Muslims to harness the power of a Business Jihad to uplift themselves out of the indignity of mass poverty and prolonged marginalization. There is no better way to achieve this other than through perseverance and hard work involving the…
“Seek knowledge even in China.” Rihlah, or travel, is an important element in the intellectual tradition of Islam. Through it one sees the vastness of the world created by God and gains much knowledge. As Islam’s luminary Imam al-Shafi‘i says in his Diwan: “The intelligent cultured man would not, in a place, settle; So, leave home and…
