For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is all about attaining taqwa. It is a month that trains Muslims to be cognizant of God, practice self-restraint and achieve piety. This is mentioned in verse 183 of Surah al-Baqarah to the effect that: “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to those before you, that ye…
Based on Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) reports, there are three seasons where food waste among Malaysians is more rampant than what we think or perceive. Two of these are festive seasons associated with Muslims namely the month of Ramadan and Hari Raya Puasa. The other one is the Chinese New Year.…
Nuzul al-Quran dijadikan sebagai tarikh istimewa kepada umat Islam kerana ia merakam sejarah penurunan ayat pertama al-Quran. Surah al-‘Alaq sebagai ayat-ayat yang awal itu diturunkan dan disampaikan kepada Nabi Muhammad SAW melalui malaikat Jibrail di dalam Gua Hira’ tempat baginda Rasulullah beruzlah. Bermula dari situ …
Dalam era Revolusi Industri 4.0 (IR4.0) kita berhadapan dengan situasi, iaitu robot, automasi dan Kecerdasan Buatan (Artificial Intelligence) akan mengambil alih peranan yang sekian lama telah dimainkan oleh manusia. Hanya pada aspek-aspek kreativiti sahaja mungkin masih ada ruang untuk manusia turut terlibat aktif sedangkan dalam …
Food is a gift from Allah to all of His creatures. The diversity of nature and food resources are bestowed on humans so that they can be used wisely, grown, cultivated and benefited for subsistence and sustenance. While food should be enjoyed, it should not be taken in excess. In Islam, everyone is responsible to find solution if there is any leftover or surplus of …
By and large, the government of Malaysia has been concerned with inculcating strong and resilient scientific spirit and culture in the Malaysian society. However, for such a culture to not only grow but also endure, there should always be a high level of curiosity among a sufficient number of the country’s population. It is this strong desire in a person …
Dunia berhadapan dengan pelbagai teknologi baharu yang mengagumkan bermula daripada kecerdasan buatan hingga kepada mesin yang bersambung dengan percetakan 3D. Semuanya menawarkan kombinasi manfaat dengan penjimatan kos dan masa, peningkatan kualiti dan fleksibiliti barangan dan perkhidmatan. Walau …
From the Islamic point of view, the world that we live in is a trust given by Allah SWT to be looked after by mankind. This is a huge responsibility on the shoulders of mankind in ensuring that the world is developed and at the same time, being well looked after. It is therefore critical that the balance of the natural world, among other things, are preserved. …
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March every year. For 2019 the campaign’s theme is “Better the Balance, Better the World” with hashtag BalanceforBetter. Among others, the campaign is intended to raise awareness against bias throughout the globe. Undeniably in some parts of the world, there are women still facing some sort of gender…
For those who follow the debates on same-sex marriage they will often be led to the conclusion that there is no logical or reasonable basis for denying same-sex marriage. This conclusion is true as a matter of fact, and it is also inevitable when all the arguments of religion are considered irrelevant. The fact is we are living in a secular age, and in this …
