American journal of Islam and society, Oct 1, 1997
Workshops and seminars of this sort usually revolve around the nature, characteristics, and ratio... more Workshops and seminars of this sort usually revolve around the nature, characteristics, and rationale for the Islamization of knowledge. This workshop, however, was different in that it dealt with the question of methodology. Given that Islamization is an intellectual and methodological outlook, the workshop's emphasis on methodology is justified and well placed. Clearly, the workshop was not for the uninitiated or for new recruits. It was meant for those who have been associated with the movement for the Islamization of knowledge and especially for those who have the potential to make some contribution toward its realization. Clearly, the list of participants indicates that the organizers selected those who are imbued with a spirit of selflessness and zeal to work for the sake of Islam to uplift the Ummah's image intellectually and otherwise.The workshop, as briefed by Louay Safi, was an occasion to scrutinize in minute detail the parameters of the Islamization of knowledge, to critically appreciate the contributions made by the leading luminaries, and to grapple seriously with questions of methodology. The Sessions The opening session was used to brief the participants on the rationale for this workshop and the organizers' expectations. The closing session summarized the findings and was addressed by Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the president of the International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM). For its actual operation, however,
Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard... more Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard to acts of worship and interactions with others. The Qur’an addresses the believers using the expression, “believing men and women”. There is no gender bias, precedence, or prejudice in the essential language of the Qur’an. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) confirmed that women have souls in exactly the same way as men and will enter paradise if they do good. This study examines the role played by women in history, discusses the policies adopted by the government of Malaysia vis-a-vis and analyses the role played by two Muslim women, among others, in socio-economic and political arena. Based upon documentary sources and unstructured interviews, this study found that the government of Malaysia has adopted many policies to up-lift the status of women and that women have been playing an active role in Malaysia locally and globally. The two women, highlighted in this study, are highly religious, taking part in philanthropic activities, and actively promoting non-violence and peace at home and abroad.
IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia eBooks, 2019
Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form... more Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form of life was governed by a set of community-validated patterns of behaviour with individuals assuming a relatively fixed role in society. Modernity led to the replacement of communal solidarity with interest associations. It encourages migration from rural areas to urban centres and makes people insecure due to the loss of family ties. Malaysia is also affected by its march towards industrialization and modernization which gave rise to a sizable new middle class. The traditional ways of life of the Malays have been affected. Nevertheless, the distinctive cultural traits endure over long periods of time albeit with the active reinvention and reincorporation of certain traits of modernization. To what extent has modernization changed the Malaysian landscape and how much their inhabitants especially the Kampung Malays have embraced this line of progress. How has this development impacted the rural grassroots level individuals? The traditions that survived after these tumultuous changes are the focus of this book which is based upon a socio-economicand religious survey carried out on selected samples and thus renders it original in the empirical sense
Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks fo... more Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks for governance a polity based upon the eternal principles laid down in the Qur’ān and the Sunnah. Meant for practical application, Islam demands of believers to actively participate in the affairs of the world, to display a pious and honest character in all temporal activities and to struggle to establish the supremacy of the righteous moral code in all spheres of life. Consequently, throughout Muslim history there have been movements to purge society of alien or non-Islamic accretions and to establish a viable civilisation, a righteous order guided by the Sharī‘ah.
The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrumen... more The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrument for building the Islamic socio-political order. Being divine in origin, it is the ultimate source of authority providing the sanctions as well the moral basis for the Islamic body-politic. It epitomises ‘the goal towards which Muslims are restlessly trying to advance in quest of their destiny’.1
The American journal of Islamic social sciences, Apr 1, 2015
Muslim-majority countries are striving with some success to reshape their governance models along... more Muslim-majority countries are striving with some success to reshape their governance models along Islamic lines. Some countries have opted for implementing the Shari'ah, whereas others have focused on applying personal status laws. This study analyzes the attempts made by specific leaders in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the secular Republic of Turkey, and multi-ethnic Malaysia to improve their governance models in the areas of human, economic, and social development. As these countries adopted different strategies, the resultant models of Islamic governance are due largely to the contexts and features of their respective societies. Unlike Pakistan's authoritarian top-down approach, Turkey and Malaysia largely embraced democratic principles, operated a new hybrid economic model that combined the characteristics of Islamic and capitalist market systems, and worked closely with the West. Many consider these two models, although "partial" in their approach, to be examples of open and democratic Islamic governance that are relatively appreciated by the West.
Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah karena Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) / Unit Simpan Pinjam (USP) merup... more Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah karena Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) / Unit Simpan Pinjam (USP) merupakan lembaga keuangan yang melayani kebutuhan pendanaan bagi anggota dan calon anggota, harus bisa menyajikan laporan keuangan secara akurat dan tepat waktu. Umumnya KSP / USP di Kota Surakarta melakukan pencatatan transaksi secara manual, sehingga laporan keuangan yang terdiri dari Neraca dan Perhitungan Hasil Usaha tidak bisa menyajikan secara akurat dan tepat waktu. Hal ini berdampak terhadap pengambilan keputusan dan fungsi manajemen keuangan tidak bisa berjalan dengan baik. Salah satu solusi yang dilaksanakan adalah menggunakan program akuntansi berbasis Myob, sehingga koperasi bisa menyajikan laporan keuangan secara cepat dan akurat. Adapun materi pelatihan, kepada peserta diajarkan dasar-dasar akuntansi, standar akuntansi keuangan, cara menginstal software Accounting Myob versi 18, dan membuat akun yang sesuai dengan akun yang ada di KSP / USM masing-masing, cara mengisi saldo / neraca awal berikut cara pengoperasiannya, serta praktek langsung. Hasil setelah mengikuti pelatihan langsung ini adalah bisa mengaplikasikannya di koperasi masing-masing peserta.
Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It l... more Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It laid down a set of moral principles which is good for all mankind and, if properly applied, should pave the way towards good governance and a peaceful world order. Using primary sources, this study explains the Islamic principles and values underpinning the field of governance and elucidates a “good governance” framework through a value-shaped dynamic model as found in al-sisyasah al-shar’iyyah. A study of this type is warranted by the fact that good governance in Islam is under-researched in social sciences and humanities. The final section of the paper analyses the attempts made in Malaysia, which recognizes Islam as the religion of the federation, and Turkey which is avowedly secular, to construct their respective societies ordered by religious based moral precepts. They have taken steps to remove barriers for those willing to embrace Islamic customs, as opposed to the codification of Islamic practices and have largely embraced democratic principles, and work closely with the West.
As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and... more As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and departed this world, in full faith, on 31 March 2016, aged 76. Friends and relatives offered his funeral prayers at his native village in Gujar Khan, Pakistan.Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad was a fine gentleman, a lucid political scientist and an erudite scholar of Islam. He received Masters degrees from Karachi and the American University of Beirut, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Universityof Chicago, where between 1976 and 1981 he was a student of Professor Fazlur Rahman.
Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia eBooks, 2011
Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive o... more Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive of technologies and are willing to make changes. To harness the potential of the younger generation, the government has embarked on its ll-point Malaysian Youth Development Action Plan to spearhead youth development until 2020; the year Malaysia aspires to achieve a developed-nation status. The government has also shown determination to recruit the younger generation to participate in the political processes of the country. Members in the Youth Wing of various political parties are being groomed to succeed the current leadership.
Press. 472 pages. ISBN-13: 978-9814722049. Paperback, $34.00. Edward Aspinall and Mada Sukmajati ... more Press. 472 pages. ISBN-13: 978-9814722049. Paperback, $34.00. Edward Aspinall and Mada Sukmajati (eds.). 2016. "Unity in diversity" "from Sabang to Merauke"-if the two slogans that represent Indonesia's heterogeneity and geographical reach have become clich es, forgive me for combining the two to describe the fascinating edited volume Electoral Dynamics in Indonesia: Money Politics, Patronage and Clientism at the Grassroots by Edward Aspinall and Mada Sukmajati. The volume certainly comes very close to covering Indonesia's geographic expanse, although Eastern Indonesia gets short shrift as Sumatra and Java comprise the bulk of the cases, but the first slogan is certainly manifest in Electoral Dynamics. It is an exploration of two aspects of patronage in the Indonesian electoral system-the diversity of its implementation throughout the archipelago as well as its "unity," so to speak, in its persistence among victors and losers alike. Toward this end, several research teams examined 22 legislative elections in 2014 with an eye to studying patron-client ties. After a description of the volume's research goals and a discussion of the Indonesian party system, varieties of patronage and descriptions of mobilization networks, the case studies begin. Since the onset of democratization and the messiness that comes with it, Indonesian voters have many different parties to choose from (although among these parties there is little ideological diversity) and many opportunities for patronage windfalls at election time. "Success teams" are tasked with distributing patronage, and, as the book points out, voters are savvy enough to occasionally take the goods or benefit from broader patronage programs such as assistance to sports clubs and other community projects, or promises of development, without delivering a vote-in short, free riding. At the same time, authors argue that cultural norms of reciprocity or obligation may factor into a party's success as it is bolstered by kinship or ethnic relations, a common village heritage, or religious ties. Mostly absent from the analysis are connections to structural, institutional, or cultural approaches to the study of democracy and democratization. Francis Fukuyama receives a nod in the discussion of culture, but the examples are predominantly straightforward narratives of the campaigns and results. The volume, nevertheless, provides ample case studies for others to dissect, with an eye on these theoretical approaches. Lest one think that Indonesian politics is simply about delivering cash, goods or other benefits to (potential) constituents, the volume describes the strategies
American journal of Islam and society, Oct 1, 1997
Workshops and seminars of this sort usually revolve around the nature, characteristics, and ratio... more Workshops and seminars of this sort usually revolve around the nature, characteristics, and rationale for the Islamization of knowledge. This workshop, however, was different in that it dealt with the question of methodology. Given that Islamization is an intellectual and methodological outlook, the workshop's emphasis on methodology is justified and well placed. Clearly, the workshop was not for the uninitiated or for new recruits. It was meant for those who have been associated with the movement for the Islamization of knowledge and especially for those who have the potential to make some contribution toward its realization. Clearly, the list of participants indicates that the organizers selected those who are imbued with a spirit of selflessness and zeal to work for the sake of Islam to uplift the Ummah's image intellectually and otherwise.The workshop, as briefed by Louay Safi, was an occasion to scrutinize in minute detail the parameters of the Islamization of knowledge, to critically appreciate the contributions made by the leading luminaries, and to grapple seriously with questions of methodology. The Sessions The opening session was used to brief the participants on the rationale for this workshop and the organizers' expectations. The closing session summarized the findings and was addressed by Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the president of the International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM). For its actual operation, however,
Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard... more Islam is a religion of justice and peace and regards men and women as equally obliged with regard to acts of worship and interactions with others. The Qur’an addresses the believers using the expression, “believing men and women”. There is no gender bias, precedence, or prejudice in the essential language of the Qur’an. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) confirmed that women have souls in exactly the same way as men and will enter paradise if they do good. This study examines the role played by women in history, discusses the policies adopted by the government of Malaysia vis-a-vis and analyses the role played by two Muslim women, among others, in socio-economic and political arena. Based upon documentary sources and unstructured interviews, this study found that the government of Malaysia has adopted many policies to up-lift the status of women and that women have been playing an active role in Malaysia locally and globally. The two women, highlighted in this study, are highly religious, taking part in philanthropic activities, and actively promoting non-violence and peace at home and abroad.
IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia eBooks, 2019
Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form... more Modernization has led to changes in people’s lifestyle and their worldviews. The traditional form of life was governed by a set of community-validated patterns of behaviour with individuals assuming a relatively fixed role in society. Modernity led to the replacement of communal solidarity with interest associations. It encourages migration from rural areas to urban centres and makes people insecure due to the loss of family ties. Malaysia is also affected by its march towards industrialization and modernization which gave rise to a sizable new middle class. The traditional ways of life of the Malays have been affected. Nevertheless, the distinctive cultural traits endure over long periods of time albeit with the active reinvention and reincorporation of certain traits of modernization. To what extent has modernization changed the Malaysian landscape and how much their inhabitants especially the Kampung Malays have embraced this line of progress. How has this development impacted the rural grassroots level individuals? The traditions that survived after these tumultuous changes are the focus of this book which is based upon a socio-economicand religious survey carried out on selected samples and thus renders it original in the empirical sense
Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks fo... more Islam, as discussed in previous chapters, is at once a religion and a social order which seeks for governance a polity based upon the eternal principles laid down in the Qur’ān and the Sunnah. Meant for practical application, Islam demands of believers to actively participate in the affairs of the world, to display a pious and honest character in all temporal activities and to struggle to establish the supremacy of the righteous moral code in all spheres of life. Consequently, throughout Muslim history there have been movements to purge society of alien or non-Islamic accretions and to establish a viable civilisation, a righteous order guided by the Sharī‘ah.
The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrumen... more The Sharī‘ah is the core of Islam, the divinely ordained way of life for man. It is the instrument for building the Islamic socio-political order. Being divine in origin, it is the ultimate source of authority providing the sanctions as well the moral basis for the Islamic body-politic. It epitomises ‘the goal towards which Muslims are restlessly trying to advance in quest of their destiny’.1
The American journal of Islamic social sciences, Apr 1, 2015
Muslim-majority countries are striving with some success to reshape their governance models along... more Muslim-majority countries are striving with some success to reshape their governance models along Islamic lines. Some countries have opted for implementing the Shari'ah, whereas others have focused on applying personal status laws. This study analyzes the attempts made by specific leaders in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the secular Republic of Turkey, and multi-ethnic Malaysia to improve their governance models in the areas of human, economic, and social development. As these countries adopted different strategies, the resultant models of Islamic governance are due largely to the contexts and features of their respective societies. Unlike Pakistan's authoritarian top-down approach, Turkey and Malaysia largely embraced democratic principles, operated a new hybrid economic model that combined the characteristics of Islamic and capitalist market systems, and worked closely with the West. Many consider these two models, although "partial" in their approach, to be examples of open and democratic Islamic governance that are relatively appreciated by the West.
Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah karena Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) / Unit Simpan Pinjam (USP) merup... more Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah karena Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) / Unit Simpan Pinjam (USP) merupakan lembaga keuangan yang melayani kebutuhan pendanaan bagi anggota dan calon anggota, harus bisa menyajikan laporan keuangan secara akurat dan tepat waktu. Umumnya KSP / USP di Kota Surakarta melakukan pencatatan transaksi secara manual, sehingga laporan keuangan yang terdiri dari Neraca dan Perhitungan Hasil Usaha tidak bisa menyajikan secara akurat dan tepat waktu. Hal ini berdampak terhadap pengambilan keputusan dan fungsi manajemen keuangan tidak bisa berjalan dengan baik. Salah satu solusi yang dilaksanakan adalah menggunakan program akuntansi berbasis Myob, sehingga koperasi bisa menyajikan laporan keuangan secara cepat dan akurat. Adapun materi pelatihan, kepada peserta diajarkan dasar-dasar akuntansi, standar akuntansi keuangan, cara menginstal software Accounting Myob versi 18, dan membuat akun yang sesuai dengan akun yang ada di KSP / USM masing-masing, cara mengisi saldo / neraca awal berikut cara pengoperasiannya, serta praktek langsung. Hasil setelah mengikuti pelatihan langsung ini adalah bisa mengaplikasikannya di koperasi masing-masing peserta.
Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It l... more Islam provides a blueprint for organizing the social and political affairs of human society. It laid down a set of moral principles which is good for all mankind and, if properly applied, should pave the way towards good governance and a peaceful world order. Using primary sources, this study explains the Islamic principles and values underpinning the field of governance and elucidates a “good governance” framework through a value-shaped dynamic model as found in al-sisyasah al-shar’iyyah. A study of this type is warranted by the fact that good governance in Islam is under-researched in social sciences and humanities. The final section of the paper analyses the attempts made in Malaysia, which recognizes Islam as the religion of the federation, and Turkey which is avowedly secular, to construct their respective societies ordered by religious based moral precepts. They have taken steps to remove barriers for those willing to embrace Islamic customs, as opposed to the codification of Islamic practices and have largely embraced democratic principles, and work closely with the West.
As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and... more As stated in the Qur’an, death is inevitable. Mumtaz Ahmad received the call from his Lord and departed this world, in full faith, on 31 March 2016, aged 76. Friends and relatives offered his funeral prayers at his native village in Gujar Khan, Pakistan.Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad was a fine gentleman, a lucid political scientist and an erudite scholar of Islam. He received Masters degrees from Karachi and the American University of Beirut, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Universityof Chicago, where between 1976 and 1981 he was a student of Professor Fazlur Rahman.
Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia eBooks, 2011
Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive o... more Malaysia recognises youth as the agent of change who should be receptive to new ideas, adoptive of technologies and are willing to make changes. To harness the potential of the younger generation, the government has embarked on its ll-point Malaysian Youth Development Action Plan to spearhead youth development until 2020; the year Malaysia aspires to achieve a developed-nation status. The government has also shown determination to recruit the younger generation to participate in the political processes of the country. Members in the Youth Wing of various political parties are being groomed to succeed the current leadership.
Press. 472 pages. ISBN-13: 978-9814722049. Paperback, $34.00. Edward Aspinall and Mada Sukmajati ... more Press. 472 pages. ISBN-13: 978-9814722049. Paperback, $34.00. Edward Aspinall and Mada Sukmajati (eds.). 2016. "Unity in diversity" "from Sabang to Merauke"-if the two slogans that represent Indonesia's heterogeneity and geographical reach have become clich es, forgive me for combining the two to describe the fascinating edited volume Electoral Dynamics in Indonesia: Money Politics, Patronage and Clientism at the Grassroots by Edward Aspinall and Mada Sukmajati. The volume certainly comes very close to covering Indonesia's geographic expanse, although Eastern Indonesia gets short shrift as Sumatra and Java comprise the bulk of the cases, but the first slogan is certainly manifest in Electoral Dynamics. It is an exploration of two aspects of patronage in the Indonesian electoral system-the diversity of its implementation throughout the archipelago as well as its "unity," so to speak, in its persistence among victors and losers alike. Toward this end, several research teams examined 22 legislative elections in 2014 with an eye to studying patron-client ties. After a description of the volume's research goals and a discussion of the Indonesian party system, varieties of patronage and descriptions of mobilization networks, the case studies begin. Since the onset of democratization and the messiness that comes with it, Indonesian voters have many different parties to choose from (although among these parties there is little ideological diversity) and many opportunities for patronage windfalls at election time. "Success teams" are tasked with distributing patronage, and, as the book points out, voters are savvy enough to occasionally take the goods or benefit from broader patronage programs such as assistance to sports clubs and other community projects, or promises of development, without delivering a vote-in short, free riding. At the same time, authors argue that cultural norms of reciprocity or obligation may factor into a party's success as it is bolstered by kinship or ethnic relations, a common village heritage, or religious ties. Mostly absent from the analysis are connections to structural, institutional, or cultural approaches to the study of democracy and democratization. Francis Fukuyama receives a nod in the discussion of culture, but the examples are predominantly straightforward narratives of the campaigns and results. The volume, nevertheless, provides ample case studies for others to dissect, with an eye on these theoretical approaches. Lest one think that Indonesian politics is simply about delivering cash, goods or other benefits to (potential) constituents, the volume describes the strategies
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