If I’m not mistaken, Last Sabtu morning, I saw Ambassador Alami Musa. We were both jogging. In opposite directions. Me towards East Coast. He was probably on his way back. I don’t know whether that’s a metaphor. For the way…
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Of late, the Muslim ‘Progressives’ in Singapore have been more vocal and assertive; and I welcome this. Previously, they worked behind the scenes and used to detest being labeled as ‘liberal Muslims’ and the like. It is high time they…
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AWARE is organising a 3-Part Ramadan talk on Gender in Islam, and first session is on 4 July. AWARE will be holding a series of presentations and discussions about the works of prominent Islamic scholars and their views on gender in…
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When the World Trade Center twin towers came crashing down 12 years ago, it was not just non-Muslims who were shocked – many Muslims were equally horrified. Consequently, it led to deeper introspection. For many Muslims, it was a turning…
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SINGAPORE: Malay-Muslim families who receive social assistance from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) will soon be able to get help under one roof. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said MUIS is…
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