Podcasts about International Islamic University

The Mahkota state by-election saw the Barisan Nasional secure 79% of the votes trouncing Perikatan Nasional, ensuring the state remains firmly under the BN administration. Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor at the International Islamic University of Malaysia, analyses the results.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

GuestHumaira Masihuddin is a lawyer based in Islamabad and holds LLM in Public International Law from the University of London, LLB (shariah and law) from the International Islamic University, MA in Cultural Anthropology from University of Pittsburgh USA and an MSC in Criminal Justice Studies from University of Leicester in UK. She is a criminologist cum victimologist and and has been visiting faculty in a number of law enforcement and security training schools including, Punjab Police College Sihala, Police Training School in Islamabad, Federal Police Academy and the Federal Judicial Academy, Defence services academy. She started judicial trainings in 2006 and has since then trained Family court judges, Additional District and session judges, ATC judges and prosecutors in diverse subjects such as Therapeutic jurisprudence, guardianship and custody issues, women specific legislation Etc., She has twenty three years of experience as a trainer in the criminal justice system and has besides judges trained police officers, lawyers , prison staff and investigators She regularly imparts trainings on Theories of Criminality, Criminology of violent extremism and Terrorism, Interrogation, Victimology, Gender based violence, Policing of Vulnerable Groups and fundamental rights in the constitution of Pakistan. Diverse topics including the concept of Multiculturalism and Pluralism with special reference to Islamic teachings, Human Rights, Rights of Minorities in Islam and other topics are also taught by her on various forums as part of her social engineering project. Humaira has worked on a wide range of issues as a consultant for various organizations including enabling environment for minorities in electoral and political processes, She was Technical advisor for project Police Awam Saath Saath, assignment included sharing of media products with police , lawyers and others , research on police heroes and best practices. Sexual harassment at the work place. Procedural defects in laws related to offenses against religions, comparative study of Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh and India. Pluralism and treatment of minorities, Trafficking, Child sexual abuse. Street children and prevention of HIV/ AIDS.Podcast Summary:In this episode of The Hikmah Project Podcast, host Saqib Safdar warmly welcomes lawyer and scholar Humera Nasihadin to explore the life and philosophy of one of the East's greatest visionaries—Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Saqib, a long-time admirer of Iqbal's work, introduces Humera as an expert who has been studying and teaching Iqbal for over two decades. With degrees in law, anthropology, and Sharia, she brings a unique perspective to Iqbal's deep, multi-faceted thought.The conversation spans Iqbal's significant contributions to poetry, philosophy, and Islamic thought, focusing on his key concepts like Khudi (selfhood) and his deep spiritual connection to Rumi. Humera discusses how Iqbal drew inspiration from the Qur'an, blending traditional Islamic values with a forward-looking vision to meet the challenges of modernity. She explains that Iqbal's poetry is not just to be understood intellectually but felt deeply, as it touches the soul and offers universal insights.Together, Saqib and Humera recite and analyze some of Iqbal's most poignant verses, bringing out their relevance to contemporary issues like nationalism and the Palestinian cause. Humera highlights Iqbal's role as a spiritual and philosophical leader whose timeless wisdom continues to inspire generations. She also shares personal anecdotes about how Iqbal's influence extended beyond the intellectual to deeply

Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed shares her journey of studying Islam from her homeland of Maldives, to graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, to becoming an alum and a teacher at Al-Salam Institute. She also talks about navigating da'wah as a career, and the struggles that women face in balancing family obligations and Islamic studies as a form of work.

Imam Mahad Qamar and Ustadha Safiyah Ravat are the ultimate Muslim power couple, mashaAllah - a married couple who formally studied Arabic & Islamic studies, graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and going on to establish Suhbah Institute in Houston, Texas. Join us on this episode to learn all about how they embarked on this epic journey of marriage and da'wah together!

Today we explore decentralization in Indonesia. My guest is Sirojuddin Arif, head of the MA in Political Science Program at the International Islamic University of Indonesia. Sirojuddin Arif's new co-written article is “Does decentralization promote learning? Local political settlements and education policies in Indonesia” which was published in Compare. freshedpodcast.com/arif/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

Muhammad Hassan Ilyas, Director of Research at Ghamidi Center, USA, comes on The Pakistan Experience, to discuss the wrong notions of Islam made popular by Youtubers in Pakistan. On this episode, we discuss, how to understand Islam, Multiplicity of Opinions in the Islamic tradition, TLP, The role of the Establishment, Shariah, Women in Islam, Slavery and more. Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is a young passionate theologian, researcher and expert in ancient Arabic language and literature, greatly inspired by the famous Islamic scholar Javed Ahmed Ghamidi. He is a close associate and son in law of Javed Ahmed Ghamidi and is part of his ground breaking research project on the historical record of the sayings of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (P.B.U.H), with an aim to rid the prevailing Islamic ideology of common misconceptions in order to counter religious extremism. He is a young, passionate researcher and educationist. Director of Research at Ghamidi Center USA. He has been actively engaged in initiatives for educational reform since his formative years with Organisation for Research and Education (2009-2012). Later, in his early adulthood he went on to deliver special lectures on ancient Arabic language and literature to PhD and Master students of International Islamic University, Islamabad (2011-2012). He was the research head of the research department of Al-Mawrid, an Institute for Islamic Research and Education. More than a dozen PhD and Masters students working on theology have worked under his guidance during their dissertation. He was also a pioneer teacher and curriculum developer for Al-Mawrid's education program for children and adolescents in the United States. He completed his bachelors at Medina International Islamic University, Malaysia, and is currently enrolled in University Technology Mara, Shah Alam in Masters of Research working on his groundbreaking project on Oaths as a literary device in the Qur'an. Alongside, he is working as a personal research and literary assistant of Javed Ahmed Ghamidi representing his works in academic circles and engaging in public meets to propagate and educate the public on his views. He is invited all over the world for lectures on theology, jurisprudence and his expertise on Ghamidi school of thought. He has been making television appearances in programs on social and legal implications of the prevailing Islamic thought in Islam. His works are frequently cited in academic papers and has been interviewed by many PhD scholars for his expertise in theology and particularly in Ghamidi school of thought. At this young age he has achieved many accolades including a gold medal at an international academic conference for his model research work on Oaths as a literary device in the Qur'an, and several awards for his academic articles and public speaking achievements from Medina International University, Malaysia. In future, he plans to further his research work on theology, and ancient Arabic language and literature, he plans to set up an institute for reform in religious education and advanced learning in Ghamidi school of thought. He further wants to design ventures for massive outreach of Ghamidi school of thought to masses with an aim for reconstruction of religious thought of the common Muslims. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 How to understand Islam 6:19 Multiplicity of opinions in Islam and Translation differences 19:00 Understanding Islam in context and use of Islam in Pakistan in politics 23:00 TLP and the Establishment using religion for violence 29:40 Javed Ghamdi on Pervez Musharaf and Zia-ul-Haq 36:00 Are laws in Pakistan Islamic? 47:00 Can Shariah Law be applied in Pakistan? 49:44 Women in Islam 52:34 Do men have 'Fazeelat' over women? 59:14 Concubines and Slavery 1:04:00 Domestic Violence 1:07:20 on Hazrat Aisha (RA)'s age 1:11:25 Conclusion

Deep reflection occurs at PKR's Annual Congress as the party changes tack after being on the opposition benches for 25 years. The economy remains the focus while leadership manages dissent and dissatisfaction among the grassroot. Will PKR find its true north without damaging its alliances in the Unity Government? We speak with Syaza Farhana Mohamad Shukri, Associate Professor at the International Islamic University of Malaysia and Visiting Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah is the Executive Director/Secretary General of the Fiqh Council of North America and Director Religious Affairs of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He received his Ph. D. (Theology and Religious Studies) from the University of Wales, U. K., obtained his M.A. (Hons), (Islamic Studies: Usuluddin with specialization in Comparative Religions) from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan and B. A. (Hons), (Islamic Studies: Usuluddin) from the same university. He is Hafiz of al-Qur'an. He has taught at the International Islamic University Islamabad, University of Wales, University of North Florida, St. Thomas University and Cardinal Stritch University. He is former president of Sharia' Scholars Association of North America (SSANA) and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and author of multiple books and articles. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate  #muslimyoutubers #muslimpodcast #themadmamluks #muslimah #muslims #islam #muslimconvertstories #palestinian #palestineupdate #palestinaisrael #palestinaisrael

How do we revive a strong thinking scholarly tradition? Our guest this week is Dr. Shuayb Wani, he is the Director and Co-Founder of the Dār Al ‘Ilm Institute https://daralilm.org. His course on the Islamic worldview is currently running and is available online. He grew up in Indian occupied Kashmir and started his quest to learn Islamic ‘Ulūm during his schooling years. He completed his foundational Islāmic Studies in India, and Al-Azhar University, Egypt. He devoted 10 years studying advanced Islāmic Studies specializing in Usūl al-Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) at the International Islamic University, Malaysia. Please consider making a donation, however small, to The Thinking Muslim, to receive a share in the reward and to help us make a greater impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can donate either through a one-time contribution: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donateor join our Patreon to get access to exclusive events: https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMu...You can now purchase our Thinking Muslim mug here https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Sign up to our newsletter https://jalalayn.substack.com.........................As always, you can comment your thoughts below.Find us on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us to hear Majed Buledi, from the International Islamic University in Malaysia, as he shares best practices for pedagogical technological integration with digital natives. He identifies the steps involved in technological integration levels, and how such levels impact learners' task engagement in a walled classroom through digital platforms. Listen to hear more!   #onlinelearning #digitallearning #education #strategicplanning #teachingtips #tesol  #esl #elt #tesolteaching #education #teachertraining #edtech #digitaltools #CPD #ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/support

We often hear from Muslims that our ummah suffers from disunity on a local, national, and international level. Slight differences of opinion can cause major divisions. Our countries remain deeply divided between themselves and there is an impression that has consolidated that we will not be able to recover our position. This situation has led to despondency. Helplessness and in the extreme an acceptance of the status quo. But is this written? Is there anything we can do about this parlous situation? Have we come to the end of Muslim civilisation and are we now merely managing decline? Are we waiting for the Mahdi, a leader who will change our situation? Or is there anything we can do about our predicament? To help us understand the issues of unity and division from an Islamic perspective we have invited Shaykh Dr. Shuayb Wani. Dr. Shuayb Wani is the Director and Co-Founder of the Dār Al ‘Ilm Institute. He grew up in Indian-occupied Kashmir and started his quest to learn Islamic ‘Ulūm during his schooling years. He completed his foundational Islāmic Studies in India, and Al-Azhar University, Egypt. He devoted 10 years studying advanced Islāmic Studies specializing in Usūl al-Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) at the International Islamic University, Malaysia. He holds a Ph.D in : “The Legal Thought of Imam al-Shafi‘i” which was published in 2021. He has 20 years experience of teaching Islamic ulum. He lives in Istanbul with his family. Please consider making a donation, however small, to The Thinking Muslim, to receive a share in the reward and to help us make a greater impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate⁠⁠

This week marked the 28th commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide. In this episode, Nihal speaks to Dr. Ermin Sinanović, a political scientist who is an expert on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is also trained as an Islamic scholar from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Nihal and Dr. Ermin discussed the state of Muslims in Bosnia after the break up of Yugoslavia, Serbian and Croat aggression against the Bosniak Muslim population, and what the future looks like for Bosnia. They also discussed the moral failing of the United Nations in safeguarding the Bosniak Muslims, and how the Dutch soldiers stationed in Bosnia allowed the genocide to occur. While this was a difficult episode to record, many Muslims either do not know what happened to Bosnian Muslims barely 30 years ago, or they have forgotten. As such, we must continue to keep their memory alive through such discussions. -- Ermin Sinanović is executive director of the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University, where he is also Scholar in Residence. He holds a MA and PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University, two bachelor's degrees (Islam and Political Science) from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and a master's degree from the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Follow him on Twitter @SinanovicErmin -- Faith in Fine Print is hosted by Nihal Khan and is the official podcast of Maktab Academy. ⁠www.maktabacademy.net

Safiya Ravat was born in Canada and raised in South Africa and the US, with British and Indian origins. She grew up in Houston, and now serves as the Female Religious Director at Maryam Islamic Center. Safiya is the co-founder of Suhbah Institute.She attained her degree in Journalism with a minor in Religious Studies at the University of Houston and went on to write for the Houston Chronicle.Safiya studied under Shaykh Isam Rajab for two years at the Arees University. After graduating from the Bayyinah Dream Arabic program, she attained a degree in Fiqh and Usul ul Fiqh (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence) from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Pastoral Counseling in Marriage and Family Therapy.Safiya served as the head instructor of Arabic at the Bayyinah Dream program, Religious Female Director at Maryam Islamic Center and now teaches at her own seminary, Suhbah Institute in Houston, Texas, USA.Safiya enjoys women's soccer, and empowering women through education that re-aligns the ummah with the true narrative of women in Islam.

Road to 2024 - Philips Vermonte The Indonesian government and General Elections Commission (KPU) have yet to agree on a date for the next legislative and presidential elections, which must be held by May 2024. Even though the concurrent elections are still more than two years away, with no incumbent candidate on the 2024 presidential ticket, gossip and speculation about potential contenders, coalitions and pairings is already well underway.   As Indonesia looks toward 2024, what issues are expected to dominate campaigning? Who are some of the likely candidates to emerge in the battle for president, and what sort legacy is President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo hoping to leave behind?   In this week's Talking Indonesia podcast, Dr Jemma Purdey discusses these issues and more with Dr Philips Vermonte from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and International Islamic University of Indonesia (UIII).  The Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Dave McRae from the University of Melbourne's Asia Institute, Dr Jemma Purdey from Monash University, Dr Annisa Beta from the University of Melbourne, and Dr Charlotte Setijadi from the Singapore Management University. Look out for a new Talking Indonesia podcast every fortnight. Catch up on previous episodes here, subscribe via iTunes or listen via your favourite podcasting app. Image: ANTARA FOTO/OKY LUKAMSYAH

#VirtualMosque​ Dr. Delic received his training as an Imam in his native homeland of Bosnia. He received his BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language from the International Islamic University of Islamabad, Pakistan. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Oregon, a Doctorate from Simon Fraser University. From 1990 through 1995, Dr. Delic served as an Imam and teacher in Bosnia and Croatia. Since immigrating to Canada in 1995, his leadership positions include head Imam of the the BC Muslim Association, vice-principal of the BC Muslim School. He currently works with South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) in Ottawa and serves as their resident Imam.

Hudud, Islamic Governments, Sharia Law, Islamophobia, Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Culture, Converts   We touch on all of this with Dr. Salim Farrar.   Dr Salim Farrar is Senior Lecturer, and Associate Director of CAPLUS at Sydney Law School.   His teaching and research interests are in Islamic Law, Malaysian Law, Law and Development, and Criminal Justice.   Before moving to the Sydney Law School in 2009, he was Associate Professor at the International Islamic University, Malaysia, where he had taught since 2004.   Hosts: Rafael & Josh   Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes!   Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/   Instagram – @boysinthecave   Twitter - @boysinthecave   Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Want to experience Asia during your undergraduate degree, but don’t know what to expect? Griffith University students and alumni during a four-part webinar series, share their insights and tips on how to prepare and get the most out of an Asia experience! This in-conversation will take you on a journey down ‘Asia’ memory lane with Millie Vernick, James Fairley and Elise Stephenson; current Griffith students and alumni who have studied, interned and lived in Asia. They share their studying, working and cultural experiences, providing valuable tips, insights and some laughs for students aiming to travel to Asia. About the Speakers: Millie Vernick is a 4th year Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Government and International Relations student who was awarded the 2019 New Colombo Plan Scholarship for Hong Kong. Millie attained an internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Shanghai, a semester of political science at The University of Hong Kong, a semester of law at National Taiwan University, and undertook part-time Mandarin language training. Millie also recently travelled to the United Nations headquarters in Bangkok as a delegate to the 2020 Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders. James Fairley is a Griffith graduate of a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Government & International Relations; James has recently commenced a Master of Governance and Public Policy at the University of Queensland. Following exchanges at Sciences Po (France) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), James recently undertook a New Colombo Plan Scholarship across Vietnam, Thailand and Japan. This culminated in an extended internship at KPMG Vietnam and engagements with the ASEAN Foundation and Mitsubishi Group. Elise Stephenson is recognised as a leading changemaker in Australian international relations by the United Nations Australia Association, Boston Consulting Group, the Foundation for Young Australians, and Young Australians in International Affairs. She is currently a 2020 Women Deliver Scholar, was awarded an inaugural New Colombo Plan Scholarship in 2014, and was awarded the University Medal and Politics, Asian Studies and International Relations Medal. She has undertaken research and study exchanges across the region, including at Zhejiang University in China, the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and the University of Hong Kong, as well as worked across Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Singapore and India. Watch the recording> https://youtu.be/aRRqD4XmU4s

Singaporean students at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) are doing amazing things apart from seeking knowledge, and one of those volunteer-led initiatives is Tell Me A Story Too (TMAST). Farah and Nasyitah share their experiences on empowering the lives of refugees in Malaysia, while Muhammad gatecrashes and sends everyone into bursts of laughter. Join Hanisah as she discovers the challenges faced by refugees, and how TMAST aids in easing their lives through education. They also discuss the management and sustainability of initiatives within Muslim Societies in Tertiary Institutions. Follow TMAST (@tellmeastorytoo) on Instagram for more insights!

This week we bring the nightmare of atheists, Asadullah Al Andalusi. With his knowledge of philosophy and religion, he refutes atheism and ex-Muslims alike. Today we get to interview him to get a closer look into his personality and also address why Muslims are typically leaving Islam.We talk about why Ex-Muslims are stupid, Scientific Miracles, Philosophical Pragmatism, Islamic Futurism, Robert Spencer, and the struggles in being Muslim academic trying to promote educated discourse.We touch on all of this with Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi.Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi is a fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He acquired a Bachelors of Arts from Benedictine University in Western Philosophy, Masters from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Philosophy, Phd. Candidate at University of Georgia in Islamic Studies. He is currently pursuing his second masters in library science.Check him out!https://www.facebook.com/AndalusianProject/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYAQa28E9Fbsak6zM4hA3whttps://asadullahali.com/https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2106004803AsadullahAli_Al-AndalusiFollow us on Twitter@AmericanZabiha @BroBuffBeardThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Ex-Muslim Movement, Allah's Mercy & Punishment, Free Will & Predestination, Morality, Common contentions in Islam, Islamic Golden Age, Science, Theology, Heretical Sects and much much more.   We touch on all of this with Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi.   Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi is a fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He acquired a Bachelors of Arts from Benedictine University in Western Philosophy, Masters from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Philosophy, Phd. Candidate at University of Georgia in Islamic Studies. He is currently pursuing his second masters in library science.   Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael     Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes!   Check out our website - boysinthecave.com   Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/   Instagram – @boysinthecave   Twitter - @boysinthecave   Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asadullah's Online Visibility https://www.facebook.com/AndalusianProject/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYAQa28E9Fbsak6zM4hA3w https://asadullahali.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2106004803_Asadullah_Ali_Al-Andalusi   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  

Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. He holds a Bachelors in Accounting, a Bachelors in Islamic Law, a Masters in Islamic Finance, a Masters in Political History, and is currently pursuing a Phd. in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

Sources used in this episode: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/08/09/muslims-and-islam-key-findings-in-the-u-s-and-around-the-world/ https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/daily-quotidien/181129/dq181129a-eng.pdf?st=y6eEUKfd Defining and Researching Islamophobia Author(s): Erik Bleich Source: Review of Middle East Studies, Vol. 46, No. 2 (Winter 2012), pp. 182. Published by: Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) Islamophobia or Islamophobias: Towards Developing A Process Model Author(s): ZAFAR IQBAL Source: Islamic Studies, Vol. 49, No. 1 (Spring 2010), pp. 96 Published by: Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad The Long History of Islam as a Collective “Other” of the West and the Rise of Islamophobia in the U.S. after Trump Author(s): LÜTFİ SUNAR Source: Insight Turkey , Vol. 19, No. 3, TRUMP'S AMERICA CHANGES, CHALLENGES EXPECTATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES (Summer 2017), Erik Bleich, “What is Islamophobia and how much is there? Theorizing and Measuring an Emerging Comparative Concept,” American Behavioral Scientist, 55(12), 2011 Ideology, identity, and law in the production of Islamophobia Author(s): Cyra Akila Choudhury Source: Dialectical Anthropology, Vol. 39, No. 1 (March 2015) Shariah and Citizenship—How Islamophobia Is Creating a Second-Class Citizenry in America Author(s): Yaser Ali Source: California Law Review, Vol. 100, No. 4 (August 2012) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strongandfree/support

Falaq is dedicated to delivering highly effective, enjoyable and engaging programs that will empower our clients to discover their true potential through excellence in consultancy, training & development.  Public Event with Sh Omar Suleiman....   Sheikh Omar Suleiman is the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelors degree in Islamic law, a Bachelors degree in Accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic finance, a Masters Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization. His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010. He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building. Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities. Shaykh Omar has taught Islamic Studies at the university level since 2008 with Mishkah University, Al Maghrib Institute, Bayyinah Institute, and the Islamic Seminary of America. In media, he's one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed “Inspiration Series” which has reached millions of Muslims and Non Muslims through YouTube and Islamic Television stations worldwide. He's also known for his series on Quran weekly as well as his contributions to Hadith of the Day.  

Professor Dr. Malik Badri was born in Rufa’a, Sudan in 1932. He obtained his B.A. (with distinction) and his Masters from the American University of Beirut, in 1956 and 1958 respectively. He further obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Leicester, England in 1961 and his Postgraduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology from the Academic Department of Psychiatry of the Middlesex Hospital Medical School of London University in 1966. He was elected Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 1977 and now he is the holder of the title of Chartered Psychologist C.Psychol from the same Society. In recognition to his contributions in his field he was awarded an honorary D.Sc. from the Ahfad University and was decorated by the President of Sudan in April of the year, 2003, with the medal of Shahid Zubair which is the highest award for academic excellence. Apart from being appointed as professor and dean in varies universities, such as Dean of the Faculties of Education in the University of Khartoum and Juba University and the Acting Dean of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization of the International Islamic University, Malaysia, he was also the founder of a number of departments of psychology and education such as the one he established in Imam Mohammad bin Saud University in Riyadh and the Applied Psychology Department of the University of Khartoum. Professor Badri also served as senior clinical psychologist in a number of hospitals and clinics in the Middle East and Africa and was the founder of the Psychological Clinic of the University of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1971. He has published widely in psychology and education and his works has been translated into many languages of the Islamic world. Dr. Badri was elected by UNESCO to be the expert in Bahirdar Ethiopia and was also given short appointments by the World Health Organization as a researcher and member of a committee in the field of traditional medical practices. At present he is Distinguished Professor of Clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology of the Ahfad University in Omdurman, Sudan. As of March 10, Professor Malik Badri has been appointed Holder of the prestigious Chair of Ibni Khaldun in the Faculty of Revealed Knowledge and Human Science of the International Islamic University in Malaysia.

FBI Stings of Muslims Worsen Bigotry and Security by MFlowers A study from 2014 showed that 99% of domestic terrorist plots in the US are aided in some way by the FBI; only 4 out of 400 were not FBI stings. And human rights groups found that the way the sting operations are conducted violate human rights. Sue Udry of Defending Dissent will speak about the ways these sting operations have been used to fuel hatred against Muslims. And to discuss the shooting and mass murder in Orlando, FL, Janaid Ahmad of Just International and Peace for Life speaks about the rise of homophobia and violence within Muslim communities because of Western influence and support for extremist sects such as the Wahhabis in Saudi Arabia. Relevant articles and websites: Living in the Shadow of Counterterrorism series from Rewire FBI Steps Up Use of Stings in ISIS Cases by Eric Lichtblau Inventing Terrorists: The Lawfare of Preemptive Prosecution from Project Salam and the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms Targeted and Entrapped: Manufacturing the ‘Homegrown Threat’ in the United States by the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice Bill of Rights Defense Committee/Defending Dissent Foundation Just International Peace for Life Center for Global Dialogue   Guests: Sue Udry is Executive Director of the Defending Dissent Foundation. Sue won her high school’s “Best Citizen” award in 1978 and has been working to earn that title ever since. She played a leadership role in her campus peace group, and after grad school she began knocking on doors in neighborhoods around the country as a canvasser for SANE, the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy, now Peace Action.  She has been the Executive Director of the Defending Dissent Foundation since 2008. Prior to joining DDF, she served as the executive director of the Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights and as an organizer for the Coalition for New Priorities and the Day Care Action Council of Illinois. She was the legislative coordinator for United for Peace and Justice, a coalition of over 1,600 groups opposing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She currently serves on the board of the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms and the National Coalition to Protect Student Privacy, as well as the Advisory Board of the Charity and Security Network. She is a co-founder of the Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition and treasurer of the D.C. chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. Over a quarter of a century working for peace and social justice in Washington, DC, Illinois and Indiana, has taught Sue that the right to dissent is crucial to expanding democracy, promoting justice, and enlarging the global human rights perspective. Janaid S. Ahmad is based in Lahore, Pakistan where he is the director of the Center for Global Dialogue. He has a Juris Doctor (law) degree from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. He is currently a Ph.D candidate in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and is also a faculty member of the Faculty of Law and Policy, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan. He served as president of the US-based National Muslim Law Students Association (NMLSA), and is on the board of the Muslim Peace Fellowship. He is a board member of Muslim Men against Domestic Abuse (MMADA). He served on the Executive Board of the Domestic Violence Resource Project. In the US, he worked with the National Interfaith Committee on Social Justice, and Amnesty International. In Pakistan, he worked with such groups as Educate Pakistan and AMAL Human Development Network. He continues to maintain an association with Positive Muslims, the Cape Town-based organization working on issues related to Muslims, HIV/AIDS and gender justice, a group with which he worked while he was in South Africa. His research interests include Islam in the public sphere, interfaith relations, globalization, and civil society, and has lectured and written extensively on these topics. He is currently working on a collaborative project with the International Islamic University – Islamabad (IIU-I) on globalization, Muslim societies and Islamic revivalism. Mr. Ahmed has been a long time human rights activist.

Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (Menteri Besar - Chief Minister - of Perak, Malaysia) speaks at St Antony's College Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir was appointed as the 11th Chief Minister of Perak, a state in West Malaysia, in 2009. His academic background includes a PhD in Political Thought from Temple University, Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in Political Philosophy and Comparative Religion, also from Temple University. He became active in Malaysian politics upon his return from the United States in 1995. Starting his political journey in the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) as the Pangkor (in Perak) UMNO branch chief, Dr Zambry rose to the position of the Perak UMNO Youth Chief. In the 2004 general election, he contested and won the Perak State Legislative Assembly seat for Pangkor and successfully defended the seat in the 2008 and 2013 general elections. Dr Zambry is currently the head of Perak UMNO. He has had his share of political bitterness when he was detained under Malaysia’s Internal Security Act in 1998. Dr Zambry's academic specialisation includes political economy, political thought, Southeast Asian contemporary politics, Malaysian politics and Islamic political thought. In addition to his political duties and responsibilities, he also currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the political science faculty at the International Islamic University, Malaysia.

Arshad Mohamed Ismail speaks on Islamic Finance at the Southeast Asia seminar Islamic finance is often seen as a segment that is experiencing exponential growth within the global financial arena. The industry is founded upon Islamic principles that prohibit charging of interest and engaging in speculative or gambling transactions, among others. Over the years, the industry has grown not just in terms of volume but also in terms of the breadth of products available to clients of varying degrees of sophistication. Islamic bankers used to be repackaged conventional bankers who taught themselves Islamic finance on-the-job whilst being guided by learned Sharia scholars. The current stream of Islamic bankers, however, often comprises professionals who have had some form of formal education in Islamic principles; it is no longer acceptable for front-line Islamic bankers to wholly delegate the responsibility of ensuring Sharia compliance to Sharia scholars. Malaysia is often acknowledged as a leader in Islamic finance, and rightly so. The authorities have spent a lot of time and effort to establish a robust Islamic financial system that operates alongside the conventional interest-based financial system. The market share of Islamic banking products has been steadily growing since the establishment of the first Islamic bank in Malaysia in 1983. However, the journey has not been without challenges and issues. Some pertinent questions remain: Is Islamic finance a fad? Is it really different to conventional banking and finance? These are all issues that continue to be debated passionately by proponents on both sides of the divide. Arshad Mohamed Ismail is currently the SC-OCIS Visiting Fellow in Islamic Finance at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and an Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Maybank Islamic, Malaysia. He oversees the corporate banking and investment banking businesses of Maybank Islamic within Malaysia and regionally. Arshad started his career as a lawyer in the mid 90s with a focus on Islamic finance and banking, corporate and commercial work. He subsequently joined CIMB Islamic in 2003 as one of its pioneer members and spent a significant amount of time originating, structuring and executing Sukuk transactions. Arshad then relocated to the United Arab Emirates to take on the role of Global Head of Sukuk at HSBC Amanah. During his time there, Arshad and his team successfully originated, structured and executed many Sukuk transactions in the GCC region and Asia. After HSBC Amanah, he had stints in Saudi Arabia and again in the United Arab Emirates where he focused on real estate fund management, corporate finance and investment banking before returning to Malaysia at the end of 2011. Arshad holds a LLB from the International Islamic University, Malaysia and a MBA from the London Business School.

This episodes Discussion: Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Expensive Dentistry vs Expensive Dentist vs Expensive looking Dentists Rockstars in Dentistry What to learn after graduation And much more!   Kamsiah Haider: Dr. Kamsiah is a multidisciplinary dental specialist. Her current interest are in DigitalSmileDesign, which is a new field of her specialization.    The DSD technique enables her to be more exact in her approach to cosmetic dentistry. She works closely with a few local labs and the DSD lab in Madrid, Spain.   She also practices bone-screw dentistry which combines dental implantology, prosthodontics and orthodontics. In 2003m she did a course in Orthodontics by the Academy of Dental Science in Malaysia . She worked part-time in an established Orthodontic Clinic from 2004-2011.   She earned her membership of the International Association for Orthodontist (iAOi) in 2014. She did her mini-residency with the well known expert and bone screw Dr. Chris Chang in Taiwan.    Dr. Kamsiah obtained her dental degree from The University of Malaya in 1987, and became a tutor and Lecturer in the Department of Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry.  She went to do her Masters in Prosthetics and Gerodontology graduate degree at Scotland's University of Dundee and graduated in 1990. She has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Implantology (ICOI) since 1997.    Dr. Kamsiah was a full time lecturer at the University of Malaya, an Associate Professor at the International Islamic University and lectures on prosthetics and gerodontics.    Her dental implant journey started in 1990 when she attended a course in the University of Goteburg, the Branemark centre in Sweden, and trained under the supervision of the late Nobel Laureate, Professor Branemark and subsequently in 1995 did her sabbatical in Perth, Australia with Dr. Patrick Henry who is an associate and colleague of Professor.    She practices guided surgery in her implant cases.    She also lectures on Removable Prosthesis, Dental Implantology,  especially  on immediate loading in the All on 4-concept. In 2013, on the introduction of Dr. Patrick Henry she went to Lisbon, Portugal where she did a few mini-residency trainings with Dr Palo Maló of the world famous Malo Clinic.   Dr. Kamsiah has been in private practice in 1996.   www.drkamsiah.com