IIIT resource persons – Dato Wira Dr. Jamil Osman and Hj.
Shayaa Othman
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
11 December, 2015: Islamic Economics Workshop, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Surabaya
The workshop on Islamic Economics at UMSIDA (Universitas
Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo) near Surabaya and MOU signing ceremony was held on
December 11, 2015, with the resource persons Dato Wira Dr. Jamil Osman , Prof.
Dr. Mustafa Omar and Prof. Dr. Norma Saad of KENMS IIUM. The Public Lecture and
Workshop were officiated by the Rector of UMSIDA, Dr. Hidayatullah and attended
by Deputy Rectors, Deans, the Director of Post Graduate studies and the
lecturers from 6 (six) Faculties of Economics of Muhammadiyah Universities in
East Java: UMSIDA Sidoarjo, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, UM Gresik, UM Malang,
UM Jember, UM Ponorogo and Universitas Trunojoyo, Bangkalan, Madura.
Dato Wira Dr. Jamil Osman delivered a Public Lecture on
“The Future of Islamic Economics, Challenges of Integration and Islamization,
some Regional Experiences” and followed by the MOU signing between IIIT East and
South East Asia and UMSIDA Sidoiarjo, signed by Dato Wira Dr. Jamil Osman and
Dr. Hidayatullah, the Rector of UMSIDA.
8 December, 2015: Conference on Integration and Islamisation of Knowledge in the field of Usuluddin and Comparative Religion, IIUM.
An International Seminar on Integration of Knowledge in
the Field of Usuluddin and Comparative Religion: the Contribution of Irfan
Abdul Hameed Fattah was organized by the Department of Usuluddin & Comparative
Religion, KIRKHS, IIUM in collaboration with International Institute of Islamic
Thought (IIIT). The seminar was attended by friends, researchers and scholars
of the late Prof. Irfan Abdul Hameed Fattah where they presented papers on
intellectual issues related to the works, contributions and life of the late
Professor. The keynote speaker was Prof. Dr. Abdelrahim Ali, former Vice
Chancellor, International African University, Sudan who was also the
contemporary of Prof. Irfan.
Background of the Conference
The 21st century witnesses great challenges posed to
religious believers due to pervasive attack of secularism that segregated mans’
spirituality from reality. Admiration for human reasoning and experiences has
conferred man an ultimate position in life. Muslims, without exception, are
also affected with such attack. As a matter of fact, the strong current of
secularism has claimed a number of Muslim minds thus creating divide among
them. As early as in the 19th century, there were Muslim thinkers who committed
themselves to the modern secular idea. In response to that, there were also
Muslims thinkers who resorted to so called ‘traditionalist’ ideas in defense of
Islam. A small but remarkable number of them however tried to reconcile between
the two positions by acquainting themselves with traditional and modern
sciences. Among them was Al-Marhum Professor Irfan Abdul Hameed Fattah.
Al-marhum was a well-grounded Muslim scholar in Usul al-Din, Kalam, Islamic
philosophy, tasawwuf, and Islamic thought who has also ventured into the study
of other religions mainly Judaism and Christianity. Given such a versatile
academic background, Al-Marhum has employed a wholistic approach in addressing
contemporary issues that were challenging to the Islamic thought. His ideas and
thoughts were shared in his publications, researches, lectures and speeches and
they continue to inspire his readers, students and disciples. This
international seminar seek to gather them and to revive the ideas of al-marhum.
Finally, the seminar aims to publish the papers presented in a form of an
edited book which will become a tangible outcome of the seminar.
Objectives
1. To honor the intellectual contributions of the late
professor in integrating Usuluddin & Comparative Religion
2. To gather students, friends, researchers and scholars
of the late professor
3. To publish a book that discusses the ideas and
contribution of the late professor in integration and Islamization of knowledge1 – 25 December, 2015: Intensive workshop and review sessions on textbook writing project with IRKHS-IIUM.
Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
– IIUM organized a ten-day intensive workshop and review sessions on textbook
writing project. Prof. Dr. Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman was invited as the key
resource person in the workshop. Ten books manuscript were presented and
discussed thoroughly in each session. Prof. Abdul Hamid also attended IIUM
Staff Appreciation Ceremony and presented awards to selected recipients.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
25 November, 2015: International Conference on Development of Nursing Curriculum to Improve the Quality of Nursing Education: Islamic Values and International Perspectives
The Conference was jointly organized by Universitas
Muhammadiyah Gorontalo, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. IIIT resource person, Prof.
Dr. Zahrah Saad, the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing of MAHSA University, Kuala
Lumpur was invited as a main resource person. The conference was officiated by
the Rector of Prof. Dr. Nelson Pomalingo and Deputy Governor of Gorontalo, Dr.
Abdurrahim. The program was attended by the Deans and lecturers from the
different faculty of health sciences and nursing of Muhammadiyah Universities
in Indonesia, 14 STIKES Aisyiyah, 40 Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and
Midwifery of Muhammadiyah Universities.
Prof. Zahrah Saad has attracted the great attention of
the participants in presenting her paper on "Development of Nursing Curriculum
to Improve the Quality of Nursing Education based on Islamic Values". She
has fulfilled the need and expectation of the faculty members and participants.
The session was continued with the workshop attended by the participants from
14 STIKES Aisyiyah and 40 Faculties of Health Sciences and Nursing on the follow up program on Curriculum Reform
and Textbook writing.
10 – 13 November, 2015: Rihlah Ilmiah, Muallimin dan Muallimat Muhamadiyah Yogyakarta
30 future teachers from Muallimin and Muallimat
Muhamadiyah Yogyakarta had a 3-day visit to Kuala Lumpur. IIIT organized a
dinner and discussion and also organized a visit to College Dar al Hikmah,
Kajang.
14 October, 2015: Dinner and Special Lecture in memory of Dr. Jamal Barzanji, Grand Cokro Hotel, Yogyakarta.
A Special Dinner and Lecture in Memory of Dr. Jamal
Barzanji was held at Grand Cokro hotel, Yogyakarta, 14 October 2015. The event
was attended by alumi of IIUM, the organizer of ICONIPSY 2015 (International Conference of Islamic Psychology 2015) the
Deans of Faculty of Psychology and Directors of Post Graduate studies of UGM, UIN
Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, UII, UAD (Ahmad Dahlan Univ), UMY Yogyakarta, Directors of Muallimin Muhammadiyah and some
dignitaries.
Bro Shahran Kasim made an opening remark and Prof. Malik
Badri shared with us the very inspiring reflection on the leadership and
thoughts of the late DR. Jamal Barzanji. We also invited also brother DR. Masyhudi
Muqorrobin, the Director of International program of Islamic Economics of UMY
Yogyakarta to share with us his personal reflection and memories as the former
student of IIUM. He mentioned that in the past the Islamization of Knowledge became
a project. And now the Islamization of Knowledge has become a movement and a
common cause.
10 October, 2015: International Conference on Islamic Psychology (ICONIPSY) Yogyakarta.
The International Conference on Islamic Psychology
(ICONIPSY) 2015, October 10 to 15, 2015 at Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta with the main theme “The
Contribution of Islamic Psychology to The World Civilization”. Resource persons
include Prof. Dr. Malik Badri and Prof. Dr. Rahmatullah Khan, the newly elected
President of IAMP (International Association of Muslim Psychologists) from UPSI
(Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris), Perak, Malaysia. The conference was
attended by 400 participants from the different universities from Sumatra,
Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Jakarta, Bandung, Bogor, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surakarta,
Purwokerto, Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Gresik, etc
Prof. Dr. Malik Badri delivered a Public Lecture on “Introduction
to Islamic Psychology and Concept of Soul in Islamic Perspective”, at
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan , Muhammadiyah, Yogyakarta on 12th October
where he stated that "Textbook Writing on the Islamic Psychology is a kind
of a new Jihad”. The public lecture was officiated by the Rector of UAD, Prof. DR.
Kasiyarno, and attended by the deputy Rector Prof. DR. Sarbiran, the Dean and
the Deputy Deans of the faculty of Psychology of UAD, lecturers from the
different universities, post graduate students of UAD, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, UGM,
UMY Yogyakarta and others. This is the biggest event facilitated by Prof. Malik
Badri, attended by more than 500 participants.
7 October, 2015: Visit from IIIT Bangladesh
IIIT organized a reception dinner for a delegation from
IIIT Bangladesh. Both institutions discussed on issues of common interest and
agreed to collaborate in all relevant fields.
6 October, 2015: Courtesy Visit with Prof. Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, Director General IKIM
IIIT made a courtesy call to Prof. Dr. Azizan Baharuddin,
Director General of IKIM to on future collaboration between both Institutes. IIIT
delegates include Bro. Habib Chirzin, Bro Shahran Kasim and Bro Alfin Sless.
Dr. Zaidi Ismail, Deputy General of IKIM was also in attendance in the meeting.
Both institutions have agreed to work closely especially in the context of
interfaith dialogue, environment and green ecosystem lifestyle.
27 – 30 September, 2015: Visit by Prof. Dr. MAK Lodhi
Prof. Dr. MAK Lodhi from Texas Tech University gave a
lecture on ‘Islamization of Attitudes and Practices in Science and Technology’
at IIIT Office. The lecture was attended by more than 40 IIIT friends from
Kuala Lumpur areas. Prof. MAK Lodhi also had series of meetings with IIUM
scholars including Prof. Dr. Torla Hassan, Deputy Rector (Academic) and Prof.
Dr. Faris, Prof. of Engineering.
25 – 27 September, 2015: Workshop for Islamic School Teachers in Cambodia.
The workshop was attended by 70 school teachers and
administrators in Cambodia. Resource persons from IIIT were Dato’ Wira Dr.
Jamil Osman and Hj. Shaaya Othman.
19 – 20 September, 2015: Conference on Islamic Psychology, Universitas Muhamadiyah Sidiorjo
The National seminar and workshop on Islamic Psychology
held at UMSIDA (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo) East Java, September 19 and 20,
2015 with resource persons Prof. Dr. Malik Badri and Prof. Dr. Mastura Badzis from IIUM and Dr. Taufik Kasturi, the Dean
of the Faculty of Psychology, UMS. After the main seminar, in the afternoon and
evening sessions we have a coordination and strengthening the national network
of the Asosisasi Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah, which was attended by 4
(four) Deans of the Faculty of Psychology from UMS Surakarta,
UMM Malang, UMG Gresik and UMSIDA Sidoarjo; and representatives from 11 Faculty
of Psychology from different Muhammadiyah Universities. The Secretary General
of API (Assosiasi Psikologi Islam) from UII Yogyakarta, DR. Sus Budiarto also
attended the meeting. During the coordination, networking and follow up
session, at the UMSIDA’s Rector meeting room, we got an important input from
Prof. Malik Badri on the Islamic Psychology and the need for Textbook Writing.
And also a voluntary input from Brother Prof. DR. Fuad Amsyari, environmental
health specialist from Erlangga University, Surabaya.
7 – 13 September, 2015: Visit by Prof. Dr. Hamidullah Marazi
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Marazi from University of Kashmir
visited Malaysia and Indonesia from 7 to 13 September, 2015. Prof. Marazi
delivered two lectures in Kuala Lumpur and several lectures in Yogyakarta.
Prof. Marazi was the main resource person in a workshop on the Textbook Writing
organized by Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta on September 10, 2015. The
workshop was coordinated by the Deputy Rector of Academic Affairs of UII DR.
Ilya Fajar Maharika and the Director of Academics Development, DR. Fathul
Wahid. The University also organized a Round table Discussion on “Lesson
Learned from Integrating Islamic Values and Human Knowledge: Strategies for Textbook
Writing”, held at the post graduate studies of Industrial Technology Faculty.
The Round table discussion was attended by the group of writers of 8 (eight)
disciplines : 1- Medical Sciences, 2-Economics, 3- Physics, 4- Education, 5-
Pharmacy, 6- Law, 7- Islamic Studies and 8- Psychology.
28 – 29 August, 2015: Visit by Prof. Dr. Omar H. Kasule
Prof. Dr. Omar H. Kasule visited Malaysia from 28 to 29
August, 2015 and attended few events organized by the office which include:
i. Coordination meeting with IIIT East and SEA
ii. Meeting with textbook writers –
Kuliyyah of Economic and Management Sciences and Kuliyyah of Education, IIUM
iii. Meeting with IIIT Scholarship Holders – 15 students
attended
iv. Dinner with IIIT Friends – attended by 90 scholars and
postgraduate students
v. Curriculum Review Seminar, Kuliyyah of Medicine IIUM,
Kuantan
Sunday, 18 December 2016
18 – 20 August, 2015: International conference on Islamic Universities, Bayero University, Nigeria
The Conference was organized by IIIT Nigeria and was
attended by scholars from the African region. Prof. Dr. Rosnani Hashim as a
IIIT resource person was invited as a main speaker in the Conference. Prof Rosnani Hashim presented the lead paper with
the title, ‘Curriculum Development, Integration and Quality Assurance in
Islamic Universities: A Case Study of International Islamic University of
Malaysia’. The paper examined the effect of globalization and neo-liberal
education paradigm on higher education institutions in general and Islamic
universities in particular taking the International Islamic University
Malaysia, IIUM, as a case study. It argued that, unless drastic measures are
taken, the shift in higher education paradigm to the neo-liberalism, which is
propelled by the business community, may cause the loss of the soul of Muslim
higher education the second time, the first being caused by western
colonization.
Full Report of the Conference
Full Report of the Conference
27 July, 2015: Workshop on Textbook Writing Kolej University Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS)
The workshop was attended by 40 senior lecturers from
various faculties in KUIS who will be involved in textbook project. Resource
persons from IIIT were Prof. Dr. Zaid Ahmad and Prof. Dr. Rosnani Hashim. Prof.
Zaid presented a talk on ‘Overview on Islamic Epistemology and Islamization of
Knowledge’ and Prof. Rosnani delivered a talk on ‘Current Issues and Challenges
on Implementation of Islamization of Knowledge’. MOU between KUIS and IIIT was
also signed by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ab Halim Tamuri, Rector of KUIS and Dato’ Wira
Dr. Jamil Osman, Regional Representative for IIIT East and SEA.
5 July, 2015: Lecture on Islamisation of Knowledge organized by Waspada Daily and Irvan Iskandar Institute, Medan
The lecture was attended by more than 60 scholars and
community leaders in Medan, Sumatera. IIIT was represented by Dato’ Wira Dr.
Jamil Osman and Assoc. Prof. Azharuddin Sahil.
15-17 June, 2015: Workshop on Teaching Methods in Islamization, IIUM Kuala Lumpur
The 3-day intensive workshop was organized to discuss on
teaching methodology based on Islamised curriculum in IIUM. The workshop was
attended by 30 senior professors of IIUM and 15 IIIT resource persons from
Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Among the speakers include Emeritus Prof. Dr.
Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman, Prof. Kamal Hassan, Prof. Aziz Berghout, Prof.
Ibrahim Zain, Prof. Rosnani and Prof. M. Aslam M. Haneef.
12 Jun, 2015: Visit and MOU Signing with Universitas Darussalam Gontor
IIIT received a visit by Prof. Dr. Amal Zarkasyi, Rector
UNIDA. We also organized a reception dinner and signed a MOU between both
institutions. We also discussed on a propose workshop on research and textbook
writing in Sept/Oct 2015
4-6 June, 2015: Conference on Education and Economic Development, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh: International Institute of Islamic Thought
(IIIT) to East and South East Asia in association with Islamic Council for
Development of Cambodia (ICDC) conducted a seminar and workshop for Cambodian
Muslim on 05-06 June, 2015 in Phnom Penh.
The international seminar on Education and Economic
Development under the theme Building Muslim Community: Challenges and
Strategies was officiated by H.E Math Mara Secretary of State, Ministry of
Rural Development, the highest representative of Minister, H.E Chea Sophara.
Mr. Mohamad Farid Hosen, Chairman of ICDC in his
welcoming remarks stated that this seminar organized to discuss and expose the
current challenges of Muslim Community, to strategize and to determine the
strength and opportunity for sustainable and effective development of Muslim
community and to develop network of institutions and leaders to collaborate and
synergize resources to the optimum. 100 Muslim participants from various
sectors such as NGO leaders and representatives, Government officers,
Professionals and Students were invited to this seminar, he added.
Director and Representative of IIIT to East and South
East Asia, Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Osman said during his speech of the opening
ceremony that this is the second seminar organized by IIIT in Cambodia and he
explained that this seminar is not to listen to the speakers but to sit down
together to draft what are the future plan for development of Muslim community
in Cambodia.
To grace the event, Math Mara on behalf of her Minister
appreciated IIIT for organizing the seminar and inviting many prominent
scholars and successful businessman to share their knowledge and experiences
with Cambodian Muslims. She agreed that, Cambodian Muslims who majority resided
in rural area are facing with some challenges in Education and Households
Economic. She further explained that, the drop-out rate of Muslim students is
high at National High School level while the Islamic studies do not have a
common curriculum, lack of quality and the need of teacher’s salary.
Interestingly, the economy of Muslim family is increasing but need more works
to be done and need participation hand in hand from many development
stakeholders to push up the growth of Muslim Economy, she added. To solve the
mentioned challenges, Math Mara suggested some ideas to be discussed in this
seminar. First of all, she request of pay closer attention to, and contribute
to human resource development with quality, competence and virtue, all of which
are keys to sustaining the economic growth. Secondly, motivate Muslim children
to receive basic education in both formal and informal forms and encourage
Muslim community to value the education. Thirdly, encourage to have an
integration of knowledge in one academic institution to balance the religious
studies and general education. Fourth, further promote the roles of Islam in
contributing to the provision of virtue, and morality to ensure harmony in
Cambodian society and prevent the manipulation of religion for personal
benefits. Fifth, jointly implement the Nation Policy on Youth Development and
National Policy on Physical Education and Sports by provoking participation in
social movements/ works and sport activities in order to transform the youth
into human resources with quality and competence. Sixth, encourage the
investment and establishment of Islamic finance institutions which compliance
with Sharia and seventh, formulate strategic plans and action plans in order to
ensure the sustainability of development.
After officially declaration of opening, Mr. Mohamad
Farid Hosen, Chairman of ICDC and Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Osman, IIIT
representative signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ICDC and
IIIT which mutually agreed to cooperate on academic research, academic
conferences, publication and other areas of co-operation to be mutually agreed
upon by the IIIT and ICDC. The signing of this memorandum were witnessed by H.E
Math Mara and others senior government members and Tan Sri Mohammad Ali Hashim,
the president of Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce.
Tan Sri Mohammad Ali Hashim a former President and CEO of
Johor Cooperation (JCorp) and currently a President of Malaysian Islamic
Chamber of Commerce was invited to deliver a key note address on “Strategy in
Developing the Muslim Community through Waqf Institution”.
After Juma’h Prayer, the seminar resumed with two panel
speakers from Malaysia. The first speaker is Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Zain
Musa, a Cambodian Muslim born and now a professor in History at National
University Malaysia (UKM). Dr. Mohd Zain reviewed the history of Muslim in
Cambodia and rose up some challenges related to economic and education. The
last Speaker is Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Bin Osman, IIIT Representative to East and
South East Asia. Dato’Dr. Jamil present a topic on Build Muslim Community in
Cambodia: Challenges and Strategies. He suggested that, Muslim Community in
Cambodia should have a common curriculum for Islamic School, the curriculum of
Islamic School at primary and secondary level must be reviewed through a
special committee, to set up a private Waqf Islamic college or university which
provide integrated approach of education, establishment of Zakat, Waqf and
Baitulmal, establishment of Islamic financial institution and Islamic coop,
etc. The first day seminar ended up with many Qs and As and Coffee break.
The gathering for second day was made in the form of
workshop where bro. Shahran Kasim, the Deputy Director of IIIT moderated and
guided for the whole daylong. There were 60 participants from NGOs, Youth
Leaders, and Professionals attended the workshop. The workshop on Teamwork and
Strategic Planning divided participants into four groups and gradually working
together from one activity to another. Setting up a team, how to define vision
and mission, SWOT analysis and developing project proposal are touched during
the workshop.
30-31 May, 2015: Conference on Strengthening Islamic Higher Education Institution, Padang Panjang, Sumatera, Indonesia
The Conference was organized as part of a long term plan
to establish International Islamic University Minangkabau with integrated
approach on Islamisation. Among the speakers in the Conference include Prof.
Dr. Ismail Lutfi, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ab Halim Tamuri, Prof. Dr. Jamal Badi, Prof.
Dr. Syahrin Harahap, Assoc Prof. Dr. Azharudin Sahil, Hj Shaya Othman, Pak
Habib Chirzin, Pak Mohamad Siddik.
27 May, 2015: Meeting with Tan Sri Ali Hashim – President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia
A meeting with Tan Sri Ali Hashim, President of Islamic
Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia was organized to finalise preparation for
Conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 5-6 June, 2015 and also to explore further
collaboration between DPIM and IIIT.
15 May, 2015: MOU Signing between IIIT and Northwest University of Politics and Law, Xi’an China
Alhamdulillah, with the consent of Chinese government, at
5.00 PM, on 15th May 2015, IIIT signed MOU with Institute of Islamic Laws,
Economics and Finance, of Northwest University of Politics and Law, in Xi'an,
China.
Northwest University of Politics and Law is a university
in Xi'an, one of the old law institutions in China. The university serves as
the educational center of law in the northwest part of China and as one of the
key bases of law institutions of higher learning in China.
Located in the time-honored city of Xi'an, Northwest
University of Politics & Law is a multidisciplinary institution of higher
education characterized of law education together with a broad array of
disciplines such as philosophy, economics, management, and literature. It is a
base of great importance for training nationwide law talents, the centre of law
studies in northwest China, and also a significant base for studies of
humanities and social sciences in Shaanxi province. Rooted in Shaanxi, oriented
to Northwest region, and serving the whole nation, NWUPL has cultivated and is
cultivating a great number of talents to serve China's development in the
fields of law, economics, philosophy, arts and engineering.
The MOU was signed by Prof. Omar Hassan Kasule (Secretary
General of IIIT) and Prof. Wang Yongbao (Director of Institute of Islamic Laws,
Economics and Finance of Northwest University). The signing was witnessed by
Prof. Jai Yu, the President of the University and Dato' Dr. Jamil Osman, IIIT
representative for East and Southeast Asia.
The two hours meeting and discussion prior to the signing
ceremony between IIIT representatives (Prof. Omar, Dato' Jamil, Prof. Shaaya
and Br. Shahran) and representatives from the Northwest University (President,
Dean, Director and Deputy Dean) was very positive. It was agreed that there
will be a joint seminar on Islamic Economics and Muslim minorities, in Xi'an
this year. Prof. Dr. Wang Yongbao (Dr. Ahmad Musa) was also officially
appointed as IIIT representative for China with the blessing from the President
of the University.
The institute will undertake a translation project of
IIIT books to Mandarin language and IIIT will send its publications to the
University library. According to the University officials, IIIT is the first
international institution visited and signed MOU with the Institute. The
meeting today marked a historical event for the both institutions.
5-6 May, 2015: Second International Conference on Mental Health
The 2nd
International conference on mental health was organized as a joint
collaborative endeavor of the Department of Psychology International Islamic
University, Islamabad, Pakistan (IIUI), the chair of Ibni Khaldun, Kulliyyah of
IRKHS International Islamic University Malaysia, International Institute of Islamic Thought
USA and International Association of Muslim Psychologists. The Father of Muslim
psychology professor Dr. Malik Badri has honored as the patron in Chief, The Chairman
department of psychology IIUI Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily as principal
Organizer,and Dr. Jamil Osman Regional Director IIIT provided a very kind
support.
This august event held on the 5th and 6th May 2015 at
Senate Hall International Islamic University Malaysia Kuala Lumpur where the
Dean and Deputy Dean Faculty of Kuliah
Revealed knowledge and Human Sciences (IIUM) participated in the inaugural
session as guests of honour and Professor Malik Badri the Chief Pattern of the
conference and Professor Jamil Osman Regional Director IIIT deliver their
keynote speeches. Dr Muhammad Tahir
Khalily (Principal organizer) briefed the participants about the purpose and
importance of this scientific endeavour particularly in the context of
Islamization of psychology and in his key note speech he urged the
psychologists from different countries (including; Pakistan, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Australia, America, Nigeria, India, Nepal, Sudan, University of
Karachi, Women University Lahore, Preston University Islamabad and IIUI) to
integrate the current modern psychotherapeutic techniques to the cultural and
religious tools and practices in order to make it more effective and
applicable.
Professor Malik Badri in his welcome address mentioned
the importance of religious practices and values in the amelioration of mental
health and appreciated the efforts of psychology Department IIUI for organizing
such events. He put emphasis on the Islamization of psychology and mentioned a
few examples from the history of psychology. He further asked the psychologists
to explore indigenous solutions for the amelioration of mental health issues
grounded in Islamic teachings.
The conference comprised of five sessions, of which the
first two scientific sessions were conducted on the first day along with
Inaugural session while the remaining two scientific sessions along with panel
discussion session was conducted on the second day. A total of 35 oral
presentations and 10 poster display took place over the two days.
Dr Seema Gul in her keynote speech highlighted the
importance of psychometric in line with the cultural and religious perspectives
as tools for personality assessment. Professor Rahmatullah Khan, President of
International Association for Muslim Psychologists urged for the joint efforts
of the Muslim scholars for the promotion of knowledge and research.
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Zain, Dean, Faculty of Kuliah of
Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences in his inaugural speech
appreciated the efforts of the organizing committee and emphasize the
organization of such events in future. Professor Jamil Osman of IIIT apprised
the participants about the different academic and research activities of IIIT
particularly the efforts made in the writing of textbooks on Islamization of
knowledge.
At the end , the panel concluded that the Islamization of
knowledge in general and particularly of psychology is the need of the hour,
and put stress upon the integration of religious and cultural values of modern
psychotherapeutic techniques in order to meet the current challenges
scientifically and effectively. The
conference Proceeding will be published with the assistance of IIIT and will be
edited by reputed scholars. Dr Muhammad Tahir Khalily the principal organizer
thanked the participants for their valuable contribution, Professor Malik Badri
the Chief Patron and father of the Muslim Psychology and IIIT for their kind
support.
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