Kemelut Ekonomi dan Sistem Kewangan Islam

Walaupun keseluruhan ekonomi mencatatkan pertumbuhan bagi suku tahun kedua 2019, negara masih berhadapan dengan cabaran yang membimbangkan. Jika setiap cabaran ini tidak ditangani segera, ia bakal memberi kesan jangka panjang yang memudaratkan sosioekonomi negara. Kita menyaksikan peningkatan berlaku terhadap kadar kemiskinan, jurang pendapatan dan hutang …

Dousing the Flames of War and Disaster

In the Holy Qur’an, God reminds us that it is He who sends down life-sustaining water as signs for the believers (Surah al-An‘am, verse 99).Kitab al-Musaqah (Book on Distributing Water) in Imam al-Bukhari’s authentic collection of Prophetic sayings Sahih Bukhari indicated a religiously prescribed collective responsibility (fard kifayah) to ensure the protection of water sources and the sharing of surpluses with neighbours and …

Islam Encourages Love of the Homeland

As we are still flushed from both the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, it is not too late to reflect and ponder for a while on the position of Islam in regard to the love of the homeland or country where one is born and brought up based on the practices shown by the Prophet SAW and his companions. The word “love” in Arabic is mentioned in several other synonymous words in the Qur’an or al-Hadith such as: “hub”, “mahabbah”, …

“Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih” Begins With A Purified Soul

In a few days, Malaysia will be celebrating its 62nd National Day. The theme selected for this year’s celebration is “Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih (Love My Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia).” As announced by the Communications and Multimedia Minister, by having this theme, we hope to “instil and ignite the value of integrity and build up a strong and noble character among Malaysians.” It is a long effort, but we need …

Islamic Organizations Should Embrace FWAs

Allah says in verse 233, Surah Al-Baqarah, which means, “The mothers shall give suck to their offspring for two whole years if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms…” This verse shows that in Islam, mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their children and the ideal breastfeeding period is two years. Fathers are responsible for the living expenses of the mother and child during this period. …

Halal Consumerism As Part Of Halal Ecosystem

The halal industry is arguably one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The economic potential of the industry has attracted not only the Muslim countries, but also non-Muslim countries and their conglomerates. The main factor that drives the halal industry is the growing demand from Muslim consumers and communities who look for products The main factor that drives the halal industry is the growing demand from Muslim …

Zulhijjah Bulan Kemanusiaan Sejagat

Sekilas pandang, takwim Hijrah seolah-olah membayangkan satu proses pembangunan peradaban manusia. Zulhijjah merupakan bulan terakhir sebelum memasuki tahun baharu sebagai lambang kesempurnaan. Hakikatnya, tujuan Syariat tidak mampu tercapai kecuali dengan pengetahuan dan penghayatan. Syariat tanpa penghayatan hanya akan menjadi  upacara atau adat bermusim semata-mata serta tidak mampu meninggikan peradaban manusia dan kemanusiaan. Takwim Hijrah diperkenalkan…