Counter-messaging must be a key weapon in the fight against terrorism, yet it can be a difficult one to wield due to the myriad of factors fuelling the rise of extremism today, said speakers at a symposium yesterday. Speaking on…
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Our Mufti questions whether terrorism can solely be attributed to misinterpretation of texts. He then suggests that the reasons could be multi-faceted, and include disenchantment towards the state. Thanks to our Mufti for saying something that has been ignored for…
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For as long as I can remember, I was born a Madrasah student. I spent my entire school years as a young girl in a system that revolved around the etiquette of Islam. In this country, Madrasah students spark controversy….
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Psychological studies of Singaporeans who support the Islamic State (IS) have revealed five drivers behind their radicalisation. In a presentation during the East Asia Summit, a symposium on religious rehabilitation and social reintegration, Ministry of Home Affairs psychologist Hu Weiying…
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Identifying weak religious grounding as a common trait among radicalised individuals here, national leaders yesterday reiterated the need for a holistic approach to counter the threat of terrorism. Speaking at the East Asia Summit Symposium on Religious Rehabilitation and Social…
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