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The Truth About Socialism
Socialists have been described synonymously with communists and subversive left-wingers. Is socialism such a dangerous school of thought? We discuss misconceptions and the truth about socialism with Fuad Rahmat, a Research Fellow from the Islamic Renaissance Front.
Ali Shariati dan Idealisme Perjuangannya
Ali Shariati (1933-1977), adalah intelektual dan reformis yang juga sering digambarkan sebagai Martin Luther dunia Islam. Beliau merupakan sosok pemikir yang ideal yang telah melahirkan ide-ide revolusioner dalam pemikiran moden. Beliau lahir dalam abad yang penting yang menyaksikan kebangkitan gerakan […]
Mixed Views on Ban
PETALING JAYA: Controversy surrounding Seksualiti Merdeka has escalated despite its ban. Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said the wing’s members were uncomfortable and disturbed by the festival. “I think there should be room for dialogue, especially on issues of harassment […]
Kelantan Gets a Dressing Down
PETALING JAYA: The Kelantan Government has been criticised by several groups for trying to dictate how Muslim women should dress. The action was discriminatory and a gross infringement of women’s rights, said Sisters In Islam communication officer Akmal Zulkifli. She […]
IRF bimbang Himpunan Sejuta Umat beri gambaran salah tentang Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Okt — Pertubuhan bukan kerajaan Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) bimbang Himpunan Sejuta Umat (Himpun), yang diadakan di Shah Alam, Sabtu ini antara lain untuk menyatukan umat Islam bagi menegaskan pendirian mempertahankan akidah Islam dengan memfokus isu murtad, […]
Hudud belum sesuai diperkenal di negara ini, kata IRF
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Sept – Dalam konteks sosiopolitik atau al-Waqi, yang sentiasa diberikan perhatian oleh ulama sebagai salah satu prasyarat kepada pelaksanaan hudud, undang-undang itu masih belum sesuai diperkenalkan di negara ini sekarang, kata Pengerusi Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) Dr […]
Penganjur: Pihak atasan agensi agama ‘halang’ forum hak wanita
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 Sept — Penganjur Forum on Future of Islamic Feminism mendakwa berhadapan dengan siri tekanan termasuk daripada pihak berkuasa agama yang seolah-olah mahu menggagalkan dan menghalang program itu daripada diadakan semalam. Selain arahan “pihak atasan” minggu lalu agar […]
Forum aims to tackle democracy, liberty and the Islamic response
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 19: At least two recent events in the country have renewed the debate about civil liberties vis-a-vis the Islamic movement. L-R: Dr Farish Noor and Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad It is true that the recent Bersih rally […]
Muslim group condemns Perkasa’s racist threats
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 20: An Islamic youth empowerment group has condemned the “inane behaviour” by several members of UMNO’s right wing offshoot Perkasa as well as the threat by its leader Ibrahim Ali over the weekend against the Chinese […]
Muslim group says non-Muslims can enter mosques, make speeches
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — A Muslim non-governmental organisation said the banning of non-Muslims from mosques only puts Islam in a negative light. “We strongly feel that disallowing non-Muslims from entering mosques only portrays a negative image of Islam and […]
Swiss Muslim scholar to speak in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29: Prominent European academic Tariq Ramadan (pic) will be in Kuala Lumpur on July 12 and 13 and will be delivering two speeches on the topics of liberty and Muslim-West relations. On July 12 at 8.00pm, he […]
Seksualiti Merdeka: Rakyat perlu sedia dialog secara terbuka, kata IRF
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 Nov – Pengerusi Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa berkata, rakyat Malaysia yang berbilang kaum sepatutnya lebih bersedia untuk berbincang dan berdialog secara terbuka terutamanya dalam isu gender dan seksualiti tanpa melahirkan ancaman dan kecaman. […]
Reforming thought via the Internet
New Muslim groups are embracing the new media in an attempt to foster greater discussion of various issues. SANTHA OORJITHAM gauges the impact of three of these groups. YOUNG Muslims Project (YMP) members gather for “open circle” sessions at their […]
Talking About Islam
By Shanon [email protected] http://www.thenutgraph.com/talking-about-islam CAN Muslims and non-Muslims question or critique Islamic laws? Are Islamic laws inherently unjust? Should Malaysia be an Islamic state? Does one need to be an Islamic “authority” in order to figure these issues out? Islamic […]
A Front For Islamic Renaissance
By Shanon [email protected] http://www.thenutgraph.com/front-for-islamic-renaissance DR Ahmad Farouk Musa, cardiothoracic surgeon and academic, is also founder and chairperson of the Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF). With the many Islamic groups already flooding the Malaysian landscape, do we need more Islamic organisations? Ahmad […]
Speech by Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa, Director and Chairman of Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) during a Lecture on “Islam and the West: Conversations with History” by Professor Tariq Ramadan, 13th July 2010.
Speech by Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa, Director and Chairman of Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) during a Lecture on “Islam and the West: Conversations with History” by Professor Tariq Ramadan, 13th July 2010. […]
Speech by Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa, Director and Chairman of Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) during a Lecture on “Is Liberty an Islamic Value?” by Professor Tariq Ramadan, 12th July 2010.
Speech by Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa, Director and Chairman of Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) during a Lecture on “Is Liberty an Islamic Value?” by Professor Tariq Ramadan, 12th July 2010. […]
Speech delivered by Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa on “The Message of the Qur’an” by Muhammad Asad.
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakātuh! Today we look specifically at Muhammad Asad’s work on the Qur’ān, namely The Message of the Qur’ān. The Message was dedicated to “People Who Think”. The whole of the commentary of Asad is an extraordinary work. In his tafsir, Asad […]
Speech delivered by Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa, on 12 December 2009, during the launching of Islamic Renaissance Front, Kuala Lumpur.
Mr. Chairman, respected and esteemed scholar and former rector of International Islamic University, Prof Dr Mohd Kamal Hassan, the honourable guest speaker Prof Tariq Ramadan, distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh! In surah al-Ahzab verse 72, Allah commanded: “Verily, […]
Speech by Prof Tan Sri Dr Mohd Kamal Hassan, Former Rector of International Islamic University during the launching of Islamic Renaissance Front
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakātuh, I am most honoured to be invited by Dr. Ahmad Farouk Musa, Chairman of IRF, to officiate the launching of a new Islamic NGO, namely the Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF). The Muslim community in Southeast Asia and in […]
