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Thinking About Income Inequality, Properly
In a recent issue of The Edge, Lim Ewe Ghee wrote a defence of income inequality. Going against the increasingly prevalent claim that inequality is problematic, he argues instead that it is in fact a good thing. This, he explains, […]
Better a just non-Muslim than a ‘Muslim’ tyrant, says group
Aug 10: Muslim youth group Islamic Renaissance Front has slammed the UMNO media’s adaptation of a so-called ‘fatwa’ which claims that it is haram (forbidden) for Muslims to vote for DAP. IRF said such a view was contrary to the spirit of […]
Lessons from the On-going Demonization of DAP
“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” [Malcolm […]
An Interview with Tariq Ramadan
From early to late July of this year, leading Muslim intellectual Tariq Ramadan travelled across the Peninsula to lecture in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang and Perlis. In this interview we gather his thoughts on the environment, economics, art, philosophy, the […]
Kebangkitan Arab: Permulaan kepada Keadilan Sosial, Multi Parti Demokrasi dan Pluralisme Agama
Kebangkitan dunia Arab mencatatkan permulaan ke arah keadilan sosial, demokrasi pelbagai parti dan pluralisme agama, sebagaimana ditilik Ahmad Farouk Musa. Satu peristiwa yang paling penting yang telah tercetus di dunia Islam pada tahun-tahun belakangan tidak lain daripada Musim Semi Arab […]
Tariq Ramadan Discusses Post-Islamism and the Arab Awakening at ISTAC
On Sunday the 15th of July, before a packed audience at ISTAC, Tariq Ramadan spoke on the much talked about issue of post-Islamism. The talk, organized by the Islamic Renaissance Front, began with opening remarks from Dr. Ahmad Farouk Musa, […]
The Sunni-Shia Conundrum – Part II
So what’s the difference, other than one group believing that leadership of the religion after the Prophet’s death should go to his son-in-law and the other to one of his companions? Depending on where you stand, not much because essentially […]
The Shia-Sunni Conundrum – Part 1
The Prophet of Islam, Muhammad passed away in 631 AD. From that time on, Islam and Muslims have been fighting a civil war, with the battle of Karbala in 680 AD being the defining moment when the hatred between two […]
Beyond the verdict: It is Time for True Electoral Reforms
BERSIH 2.0 welcomes the decision of High Court (Appellate and Special Powers Division) judge Rohana Yusof this morning to quash the earlier order by the Home Minister who declared BERSIH 2.0 as an illegal organization on 1 July 2011. The […]
An Afternoon with Tariq Ramadan and the Islamic Renaissance Front
Muslims today live in a highly complex world. Globalization has enabled an interaction of cultures and knowledge at an unprecedented speed. Science is reaching new heights, as breakthroughs in medicine, genetics, technology and the media are revolutionizing the way we […]
The Arab Awakening
The Arab awakening The upheaval in the Arab world marks a beginning for social justice, multi-party democracy and religious pluralism, observes Ahmad Farouk Musa. The most important singular event that has taken place in the Muslim world for the past few […]
In Malaysia, ruling party uses Islamic values to bolster support
The emphasis on Islamic values is aimed at solidifying support among the Muslim Malay majority. But critics say the move alienates other ethnic groups. July 13, 2012|By Ivy Sam and Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — First […]
The Arab Awakening
The Arab Awakening: A Beginning for Social Justice, Multiparty Democracy and Religious Pluralism. By Dr. Ahmad Farouk Musa, Islamic Renaissance Front* The most important singular event that has taken place in the Muslim world for the past few years was […]
Need for Critical Calm Discourse on Islamic Ethics
By Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa* “Principles can be immutable, absolute, and eternal, but their implementations in time or in history–historical models–are relative, changing and in constant mutation. Thus, the principles of justice, equality, rights and human brotherhood that guided the […]
Opening Speech for “Rethinking Islamic Reform”
Opening Speech for “Rethinking Islamic Reform” with Tariq Ramadan at the Renaissance Hotel on 14 July 2012. Mr Chairman, Executive Director of Institute for Policy Research, Mr Khalid Jaafar, guest of honour Prof Tariq Ramadan, Professors, fellow academicians, ladies and […]
On Faith and Reason: Reflections from a Muslim
Religion is not just a set of rules; it is a source of meaning and purpose, a foundation for integrity and virtues. It is a realm of prophets, heroes, myths, angels and miracles featured in powerful narratives of triumph and […]
Isu Perempuan Nan Bercinta: Medan Baharu Persuratan Melayu
Pada 2 Oktober 1960, dalam ucapannya di pembukaan Kongres Ahli-Ahli Tarikat As-Sufiah Seluruh Malaya, bertempat di Dewan Bandaran Kuala Lumpur, ahli politik dan agamawan terkenal tanahair yang dikenali sebagai Dr Burhanuddin al-Helmi telah memetik pandangan Syed Jamaluddin al-Afghani, seorang tokoh […]
“A Civil State: Ideas and Challenges”, a Lecture by Tariq Ramadan, July 18 2012
A Civil State: Ideas and Challenges One of the distinguishing features of political Islam in the early twentieth century was its call for the creation of an Islamic state. Methods and strategies might differ, but the aim remained the same. […]
End the ISA as promised
End the ISA as promised The Islamic Renaissance Front finds it utterly deplorable that the home minister said he would only offer an explanation for withholding the release of the remaining ISA detainees next week. He said this on the […]
IRF Seeks Program Manager
The Islamic Renaissance Front [IRF] is a think tank dedicated to the empowerment of Malaysian Muslim youths and the promotion of intellectual discourse on Islam and Social Justice. General Description A Program Manager is expected to manage all assigned program […]
