Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard... more Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard to acts of worship and interactions with others. The Qur’an addresses the believers using the expression, “believing men and women”. There is no gender bias, precedence, or prejudice in the essential language of the Qur’an. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) confirmed that women have souls in exactly the same way as men and will enter paradise if they do good. This study examines the role played by women in history, discusses the policies adopted by the government of Malaysia vis-a-vis and analyses the role played by two Muslim women, among others, in socio-economic and political arena. Based upon documentary sources and unstructured interviews, this study found that the government of Malaysia has adopted many policies to up-lift the status of women and that women have been playing an active role in Malaysia locally and globally. The two women, highlighted in this study, are highly religious, taking part in philanthropic activities, and actively promoting non-violence and peace at home and abroad.
IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia eBooks, 2019
Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form... more Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form of life was governed by a set of community-validated patterns of behaviour with individuals assuming a relatively fixed role in society. Modernity led to the replacement of communal solidarity with interest associations. It encourages migration from rural areas to urban centres and makes people insecure due to the loss of family ties. Malaysia is also affected by its march towards industrialization and modernization which gave rise to a sizable new middle class. The traditional ways of life of the Malays have been affected. Nevertheless, the distinctive cultural traits endure over long periods of time albeit with the active reinvention and reincorporation of certain traits of modernization. To what extent has modernization changed the Malaysian landscape and how much their inhabitants especially the Kampung Malays have embraced this line of progress. How has this development impacted the rural grassroots level individuals? The traditions that survived after these tumultuous changes are the focus of this book which is based upon a socio-economicand religious survey carried out on selected samples and thus renders it original in the empirical sense
Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks fo... more Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks for governance a polity based upon the eternal principles laid down in the Qur’ān and the Sunnah. Meant for practical application, Islam demands of believers to actively participate in the affairs of the world, to display a pious and honest character in all temporal activities and to struggle to establish the supremacy of the righteous moral code in all spheres of life. Consequently, throughout Muslim history there have been movements to purge society of alien or non-Islamic accretions and to establish a viable civilisation, a righteous order guided by the Sharī‘ah.
The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrumen... more The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrument for building the Islamic socio-political order. Being divine in origin, it is the ultimate source of authority providing the sanctions as well the moral basis for the Islamic body-politic. It epitomises ‘the goal towards which Muslims are restlessly trying to advance in quest of their destiny’.1
Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It l... more Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It laid down a set of moral principles which is good for all mankind and, if properly applied, should pave the way towards good governance and a peaceful world order. Using primary sources, this study explains the Islamic principles and values underpinning the field of governance and elucidates a “good governance” framework through a value-shaped dynamic model as found in al-sisyasah al-shar’iyyah. A study of this type is warranted by the fact that good governance in Islam is under-researched in social sciences and humanities. The final section of the paper analyses the attempts made in Malaysia, which recognizes Islam as the religion of the federation, and Turkey which is avowedly secular, to construct their respective societies ordered by religious based moral precepts. They have taken steps to remove barriers for those willing to embrace Islamic customs, as opposed to the codification of Islamic practices and have largely embraced democratic principles, and work closely with the West.
As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and... more As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and departed this world, in full faith, on 31 March 2016, aged 76. Friends and relatives offered his funeral prayers at his native village in Gujar Khan, Pakistan.Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad was a fine gentleman, a lucid political scientist and an erudite scholar of Islam. He received Masters degrees from Karachi and the American University of Beirut, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Universityof Chicago, where between 1976 and 1981 he was a student of Professor Fazlur Rahman.
Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia eBooks, 2011
Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive o... more Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive of technologies and are willing to make changes. To harness the potential of the younger generation, the government has embarked on its ll-point Malaysian Youth Development Action Plan to spearhead youth development until 2020; the year Malaysia aspires to achieve a developed-nation status. The government has also shown determination to recruit the younger generation to participate in the political processes of the country. Members in the Youth Wing of various political parties are being groomed to succeed the current leadership.
Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard... more Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard to acts of worship and interactions with others. The Qur’an addresses the believers using the expression, “believing men and women”. There is no gender bias, precedence, or prejudice in the essential language of the Qur’an. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) confirmed that women have souls in exactly the same way as men and will enter paradise if they do good. This study examines the role played by women in history, discusses the policies adopted by the government of Malaysia vis-a-vis and analyses the role played by two Muslim women, among others, in socio-economic and political arena. Based upon documentary sources and unstructured interviews, this study found that the government of Malaysia has adopted many policies to up-lift the status of women and that women have been playing an active role in Malaysia locally and globally. The two women, highlighted in this study, are highly religious, taking part in philanthropic activities, and actively promoting non-violence and peace at home and abroad.
IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia eBooks, 2019
Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form... more Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form of life was governed by a set of community-validated patterns of behaviour with individuals assuming a relatively fixed role in society. Modernity led to the replacement of communal solidarity with interest associations. It encourages migration from rural areas to urban centres and makes people insecure due to the loss of family ties. Malaysia is also affected by its march towards industrialization and modernization which gave rise to a sizable new middle class. The traditional ways of life of the Malays have been affected. Nevertheless, the distinctive cultural traits endure over long periods of time albeit with the active reinvention and reincorporation of certain traits of modernization. To what extent has modernization changed the Malaysian landscape and how much their inhabitants especially the Kampung Malays have embraced this line of progress. How has this development impacted the rural grassroots level individuals? The traditions that survived after these tumultuous changes are the focus of this book which is based upon a socio-economicand religious survey carried out on selected samples and thus renders it original in the empirical sense
Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks fo... more Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks for governance a polity based upon the eternal principles laid down in the Qur’ān and the Sunnah. Meant for practical application, Islam demands of believers to actively participate in the affairs of the world, to display a pious and honest character in all temporal activities and to struggle to establish the supremacy of the righteous moral code in all spheres of life. Consequently, throughout Muslim history there have been movements to purge society of alien or non-Islamic accretions and to establish a viable civilisation, a righteous order guided by the Sharī‘ah.
The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrumen... more The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrument for building the Islamic socio-political order. Being divine in origin, it is the ultimate source of authority providing the sanctions as well the moral basis for the Islamic body-politic. It epitomises ‘the goal towards which Muslims are restlessly trying to advance in quest of their destiny’.1
Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It l... more Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It laid down a set of moral principles which is good for all mankind and, if properly applied, should pave the way towards good governance and a peaceful world order. Using primary sources, this study explains the Islamic principles and values underpinning the field of governance and elucidates a “good governance” framework through a value-shaped dynamic model as found in al-sisyasah al-shar’iyyah. A study of this type is warranted by the fact that good governance in Islam is under-researched in social sciences and humanities. The final section of the paper analyses the attempts made in Malaysia, which recognizes Islam as the religion of the federation, and Turkey which is avowedly secular, to construct their respective societies ordered by religious based moral precepts. They have taken steps to remove barriers for those willing to embrace Islamic customs, as opposed to the codification of Islamic practices and have largely embraced democratic principles, and work closely with the West.
As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and... more As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and departed this world, in full faith, on 31 March 2016, aged 76. Friends and relatives offered his funeral prayers at his native village in Gujar Khan, Pakistan.Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad was a fine gentleman, a lucid political scientist and an erudite scholar of Islam. He received Masters degrees from Karachi and the American University of Beirut, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Universityof Chicago, where between 1976 and 1981 he was a student of Professor Fazlur Rahman.
Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia eBooks, 2011
Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive o... more Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive of technologies and are willing to make changes. To harness the potential of the younger generation, the government has embarked on its ll-point Malaysian Youth Development Action Plan to spearhead youth development until 2020; the year Malaysia aspires to achieve a developed-nation status. The government has also shown determination to recruit the younger generation to participate in the political processes of the country. Members in the Youth Wing of various political parties are being groomed to succeed the current leadership.
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