Wasatiyyah Institute Malaysia

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Wasatiyyah Institute Malaysia
Founded2012
Founder Malaysian Government
TypeNon-Profit Education Centre
FocusPromoting Education and Thinking Based On The Wasatiyyah @ Moderation Concept
Area served
Malaysia and South East Asia
Volunteers
1,000 person

Wasatiyyah Institute Malaysia (Malay: Institut Wasatiyyah Malaysia) was an idea conjured by the former Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib Bn Tun Abdul Razak to fend off extremism in the religion of Islam. The institute will stand as one of the main platforms to promote moderation and harmony in Islam and to ensure modern Muslims adhere to the real message of Muhammad The Prophet as to spread love and peace throughout the world.

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The institute will interact with Muslim professionals, community leaders, scholars, students, non government organisation and the masses to spread the word of peace and moderation as the basis of Islamic teachings. It is also said that the institution is an alternative to combat terrorism and extremism that has been a plague in the Muslim world for so long. [1]

Objective of the organisation

To ensure that the Malaysian People understands and practice the concept of wasatiyya in moderation in their everyday lives. To promote the sense of respect towards the idea of democracy, rules and laws, education, honour and pride and also social justice. The institute will also focus on communication and sending messages public about issues pertaining the Islamic faith and education. [2]

The institute will frequently organise events to invite religious scholars from all over the world to educate and rehabilitate certain aspects of the religion that may have been tainted with ideologies that are not coherent with the Islamic religion.

The institute also acknowledge that there are growing needs for reform in the current understanding of Islam, to fend off extremism. The institute has devised a plan to enhance the real Islamic understanding among the Muslim population in Malaysia and also the South East Asian region. [3]

Board of directors

Patron: YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Hj Abd Razak

Chairman: YB Dato' Seri Dr Abdullah Bin Md Zain

Director: YBHG Tuan Haji Mohd Yusof Din

Board Members: Dato' Akmar Hisham Mokhles

Malay Archipelago Seminar: Islam In South East Asia

From 18 to 20 January FELDA, with the co-operation of Persatuan Generasi Bestari and MYKMU, organised a seminar focusing on "Islam In South East Asia" located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was attended by Muslim representatives from all over Southeast Asia. Its main mission is to discuss issues pertaining the development of Islam in the South East Asian region. [4]

Using the slogan "Hope And Challenges" the seminar hoped to initiate changes in the continuing the survival of Muslims in South East Asia. [5]

Research presenters

Controversy during the seminar

During the seminar, a research presenter from Singapore, Muhammad Hussin Bin Mutalib explicitly stated that Singaporean Muslims were better off than Muslims in other countries.

One of the participants, Ahmad Shafie Ahmad Hambali, stood up and questioned Muhammad Hussin for giving that statement. Another participant ensued with full support from the crowd. [6]

However, some of the participants questioned Ahmad Shafie Ahmad Hambali's attacks on Muhammad Hussin. One participant stated that even though Muhammad Hussin's facts were wrong, he must be respected as a presenter of the seminar and also as a fellow Muslim.

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References

  1. ↑ 1 Malaysia Official Website . "Najib Umum Penubuhan Institut Wsatiyyah", Malaysia, 27 October 2005. Retrieved on 23 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Jamaluddin, Aziz . "Institut Wasatiyyah Tolak Ekstremisme", Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia ", Malaysia, 21 April 2012. Retrieved on 23 January 2013.
  3. ↑ Bernama. "Najib Umum Penubuhan Institut Wasatiyyah", MalaysiaKini , Malaysia, 17 January 2013, Retrieved on 23 January 2013
  4. ↑ 1 Malaysia Official Blog. "Wasatiyyah and The Global Movement of The Moderates"," 1 Malaysia Website", Malaysia, 12 October 2010. Retrieved on 23 January 2013.
  5. ↑ YADIM. "Institut Wasatiyyah Buktikan Kerajaan Tegas Tolak Ekstremisme", Malaysia 26 January 2012, Retrieved on 23 January 2013.
  6. ↑ Yan, Adam, "Seminar Nusantara: Malang Sungguh Melayu Singapura", "MYKMU", 20 January 2013, Retrieved on 23 January 2013.
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