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Monday 10/11/2008 MPF 4TH PRESS RELEASE - ISA ARRESTS 8th November 2008 The Muslim Professionals Forum ( MPF ) applauds the decisions handed down at the Shah Alam High Court and Kuala Lumpur Sessions court on 7th November, 2008. In ordering the release of ISA detainee, blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin, judge Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad has shown great wisdom and fairness as has judge Komathy Suppiah in denying the prosecution's request for the case of Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim to be transferred to the High Court. We similarly echo the sentiments of the defense counsel in the former case, when he said that this was a “ historic ruling and profound moment for civil liberties in this country.” The ISA is an archaic piece of legislation and the time has come for its natural demise. The Muslim Professionals Forum very strongly calls for the immediate repeal of this draconian relic and the prompt judicial review of all ISA detainees. We urge the government to take the bold step of doing what is right and just. Justice and fairness are principles enshrined in Islam, and it is incumbent upon every Muslim to uphold these values, elevating them to their sublime pedestal. The decisions in our courts yesterday augurs well for our judiciary, which has been the brunt of many criticisms lately. These judges are beacons that shine through the winds of change, a gust that has blown across the globe. Resistance to such would only rank amongst the most futile of actions. We have but two options, to embrace this change that is upon us, or be left amongst the outcast nations of the world. Board of Directors Muslim Professionals Forum Dr. Mazeni Alwi Dr. Shaikh Johari Bux Haji Mohamed Ali Ghazali Dato’ Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin 
Monday 29/9/2008 New article added:- The strange allure of our 'exes' by Ziauddin Sardar
Sunday 28/9/2008 MPF 3ND PRESS RELEASE - ISA ARRESTS The Qur’an guarantees Freedom of Expression, so Free Raja Petra and all ISA detainees 25th September 2008 
We read the statement issued by the Home Minister concerning the detention of Raja Petra Kamaruddin under the dreaded and inhumane Internal Security Act (ISA) with skepticism. According to the Home Minister, Raja Petra was detained because his articles ridiculed Islam. One is now left to wonder whether Islam itself allows such detention without trial in order to protect its sanctity from being ridiculed by people, the likes of Raja Petra. We would like to stress the fact that there is ample evidence in the Qur’an which guarantees freedom of expression (hurriyat ar-ra’iy) that is generally accepted as a subset of freedom of speech (hurriyat al-qaul). Individuals should be able to accept or reject a particular faith or dogma on the basis of personal conviction, and that no amount of external pressure or compulsion should be permitted. The cardinal Qur’anic doctrine is that: "There shall be no coercion in matters of faith" [2:256] Every single person has the right, guaranteed by the Qur’an, to freely follow and express his convictions, irrespective of whether he is right or wrong. By emphasizing people’s right to follow their conviction, the Qur’an reiterates a long standing position, which it traces back to one of the earliest known Prophets, Noah: "Said [Noah]: O my people! What do you think? If [it be true that] I am taking my stand on a clear evidence from my Sustainer, who has vouched safe unto me grace from himself – [a revelation] to which you have remained blind-: [if this be true] can we force it on you even though it be hateful to you?"[11:28] The message of freedom of belief and conviction, and the call to religious tolerance is reiterated time and again through various Prophets, as it is quite apparent in the message of Prophet Shu’ayb to his people: "And if there be some among you who have come to believe in the message which I bear, while the others do not believe, then have patience in adversity till God shall judge between us [and them]: for He is the best of all judges!" [7:87] Not only does the Qur’an recognise the individual’s right to freedom of conviction, but it also recognises his/her moral freedom to act on the basis of their conviction: "Say: O my [truth-denying] people! Do ye all that may be within your power, [whereas] I, behold, shall labour [in God’s way]: in time you will come to know who it is that shall be visited [in this world] by suffering which will cover him with ignominy, and upon whom long-lasting suffering shall alight [in the life to come]!" [39: 39-40]. Indeed, one cannot find in the Qur’an any support for the internment or incarceration for those who opted to follow their conscience, even though their convictions might be contrary to the mainstream idea, or even up to the level of "heretical" in nature. Using Islam as a "tool" to justify detention without trial is anathema to the basic principles of "adl" (just) and "ihsan" (benevolence) that formed the foundation of Islamic jurisprudence. Such cowardly act of invoking ISA every time when there were dissenting views against the authoritarian government and their despotic ulama’ will not augur well for the future of free and democratic Malaysia. One is then left to speculate whether such actions were in reality meant to maintain the political hegemony of the ruling elite and that we are actually gravitating towards the creation of a police state instead. If one were to look back into history, the reason the Islamic world flourished during the earlier period was an early emphasis on "freedom of speech", as summarized by al-Hasyimi (a cousin of Caliph al-Ma’mun) in the following letter to one of the religious opponents he was attempting to convert through reason: "Bring forward all the arguments you wish and say whatever you please and speak your mind freely. Now that you are safe and free to say whatever you please, appoint some arbitrator who will impartially judge between us and lean only towards the truth and be free from the slyness of passion and that arbitrator shall be Reason, whereby God makes us responsible for our own rewards and punishments. Herein I have dealt justly with you and have given you full security and am ready to accept whatever decision Reason may give for me or against me. For "There shall be no coercion in matters of faith" [2: 256] and I have only invited you to accept our faith willingly and of your own accord and have pointed out the hideousness of your present belief. Peace be with you and the blessings of God!" We, from Muslim Professionals Forum, believe that this is the recourse that should be taken by the government in handling issues pertaining to Raja Petra in particular. By resorting to intellectual discourse, any differences in opinions or interpretations could be ironed out in a civilized manner. We therefore call upon the Prime Minister of Malaysia, to release Raja Petra unconditionally, and all the other ISA detainees for that matter. We also call upon the Prime Minister to abolish this draconian Act that clearly violates the basic human rights that were enshrined in the Qur’an ever since. Dr Farouk Musa Dr Sheik Johari Bux Dr Jeffrey Hassan Dr Musa Nordin Dr Mazeni Alwi Haji Ali Ghazali Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF)
Saturday 20/9/2008 MPF 2ND PRESS RELEASE - ISA ARRESTS 20th September 2008 The Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) welcomes the release of MP Theresa Kok from ISA detention. However the unrestrained chorus of thinly veiled threats to invoke the ISA by a cohort of political leaders that include members of the cabinet is a very disturbing development. It is not difficult for the ordinary citizens to see this as a deliberate, if not orchestrated attempt to cast a climate of fear and intimidation in the Malaysian political ambience. That such a development continues despite the resignation of senator Zaid Ibrahim as de facto law minister, open disagreement of UMNO’s major allies in Barisan Nasional and widespread criticisms from civil society groups gives credence to the long held belief that the ISA is an indispensable tool to be wielded by the executive whenever its cling to power is under threat, hence the reluctance to repeal it. It is unfortunate that UMNO with its illustrious history in the struggle for independence and nation building is today reduced, in the eyes of the rakyat, to a cornered beast. We urge leaders of the ruling party, especially members of the cabinet to act more responsibly in carrying out the mandate to govern the country. As has been repeatedly pointed out by many, the ISA is a gross violation of fundamental human rights, anti-democratic and inimical to the principles of justice in Islam. Board of Directors Muslim Professionals Forum Dr. Mazeni Alwi Dr. Shaikh Johari Bux Haji Mohamed Ali Ghazali Dato’ Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin
Saturday 13/9/2008 MPF PRESS RELEASE - ISA ARRESTS 13th September 2008 The arrests of MP Theresa Kok and journalist Tan Hoon Cheng under the ISA following that of blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin raise grave concern for Malaysians. An endearing legacy of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s leadership that we have come to appreciate is the openness albeit limited, that has come as a breath of fresh air after 2 decades of punitive control of the public sphere. The arrests of the three individuals under the draconian law at a time when Malaysians have become more mature politically and less inclined to be baited by racial politics will no doubt further erode the legitimacy of and support for the ruling party, perhaps irrevocably. Of no less import will be the repercussions to Malaysia’s reputation internationally, that time and again the ruling party resorts to an unjust and antiquated piece of legislation to silence dissent in order to sustain her cling to power. It is clear to all that the arrests of MP Theresa Kok and journalist Tan Hoon Cheng are completely without justification. Tan was merely doing her job as a journalist and UMNO has undertaken the appropriate measures, including an apology from its deputy president. In the "Puchong Azan Issue", MP Theresa Kok was arrested over what is clearly a false allegation. We urge the authorities to immediately release the two and bring to book those responsible for fomenting racial and religious hatred. It cannot be completely denied that Raja Petra Kamarudin in his writings and those who contribute to his blog have expressed views that many Muslims consider as denigrating the prophet and the religion of Islam. However we believe this can be countered by sound arguments based on well accepted teachings and sources of Islam. In the extreme, the authorities may take him to the Syariah court. The use of the ISA is excessive, inhumane and runs counter to Islam’s principles of justice. In this blessed month of Ramadhan, we urge the authorities to act justly in carrying out their responsibility of maintaining the peace and security of the country. We also urge everyone in the public sphere to exercise restraint and wisdom in discussing issues of race and religion. Board of Directors Muslim Professionals Forum Dr. Mazeni Alwi Dr. Shaikh Johari Bux Haji Mohamed Ali Ghazali Dato’ Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin
Friday 15/8/2008 MPF PRESS RELEASE 12th August 2008 MPF regrets the unruly action of protestors that forced an abrupt end to the Bar Council forum on conversion to Islam on 9th August 2008. We acknowledge that as a nation with two justice systems as accorded by the Federal Constitution, there would be outstanding issues that remain unresolved, one of them being the subject of the Saturday forum. It is quite understandable that when a divorce case between a Muslim and a non Muslim spouse is brought to the Syariah Court, the non Muslim would see this as an infringement of Islamic law against their rights. This may be due to a number of factors, among which are lack of knowledge and misconceptions of Islam and Islamic law based on precedent cases. It would not be inconceivable that there would be some degree of animosity and prejudice that the religion has directly or indirectly contributed to the dissolution of their marriage. As much as we hold that the Syariah is an indivisible part of Islam, the functioning of the Syariah courts and the intricacies of specific enactments are human endeavours that will always have room for improvement. The recommendation by a former SUHAKAM Commissioner, Dr. Mehrun Siraj that the Syariah court should not unilaterally make any decisions that might affect the rights of non Muslims, is a sound initiative towards resolving the issue and should be seriously considered by all states. The Saturday incident, similar to the disruption of Article 11 Forum not long ago, showed that Islam and the administration of Islamic Law in this country is still very much a sensitive issue, one that touches many a Muslim across party lines. However, from the viewpoint of non Muslim rights on these outstanding issues and freedom of expression, there is a valid reason for holding such a public forum, with the possible consequences taken into consideration. Meanwhile, we urge the government to reactivate the joint committee of civil and Syariah lawyers which had been tasked to discuss matters relating to marriage and family issues, to work towards an amicable solution. Dr. Mazeni Alwi Chairman Muslim Professionals Forum
NEW ARTICLE ADDED! - The Malaysian DNA Conundrum by Dr. Sheik Johari Bux, Dr. Farouq Musa, and Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin
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Wednesday 23/4/2008 MPF STATEMENT The Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) regrets Karpal Singh’s knee jerk political rhetorics to our public forum titled "Who Needs an Islamic State" held at the Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam on 20th April 2008 (Karpal tells PAS to drop Islamic state policy; Malaysiakini 22nd April 2008) What makes it even more regrettable was that it was not evidence based and hence devoid of any grasp of the course of events in Kiara. It is evident that Mr. Karpal’s entrenched position is based on old prejudices, out of synch with the openness that Malaysia’s new politics expects. Maybe Mr. Karpal needs to widen his reading horizons and references and heed to the investigative reporting by "alternative media" which among others wrote "PAS research director Dr Dzulkifli Ahmad was well received by the audience even though he apologised at the onset that his preparation for this morning was the bare minimum (although he added in a few points while Abdelwahab was speaking). Quoting verses from the Quran effortlessly and framing his discussion within the local context, he said that the supreme objective of Syariah is justice. Quoting an ulama, he explained: "Syariah is the public interest of humanity, avoiding harm, enriching (with) benefits." With his witty and friendly style, he engaged the audience by explaining how the construct or form really does not matter, as what counts is the substance. For those who had long thought of PAS followers as turban-wearing mullahs, Dzulkifli came across as balanced and not rabidly religious." (No answers, but a good beginning to a "heavy" question" The Malaysia Insider; April 21, 2008,). And to authenticate the report, allow us to quote Dr. Dzulkifli who said : "And I am of the conviction that the word called Islamic State, it is not found in the Quran anyway, and not even found in the prophetic tradition of the prophet (peace be upon him). And its almost like a derived political phraseology or conception that came a lot later…I am not here to defend a particular form of Islamic state and the idea of advocating the Islamic Khilafah or otherwise. To me this is not the be all or end all or the purpose of the Islamic movement and the Islamic political party." This is very much in accordance with the main theme of Dr. al-Affendi’s work, who, as early as 1991 (1st edition of the book "Who needs an Islamic state") moved away from the idea of Islamic state as a theocratic construct to that of a modern polity based on Islamic values of justice, good governance and respect for fundamental rights, a polity that is not incompatible with the ideals of democracy. Dr. Zulkifli himself at the beginning of his talk said that "I could have been the author of this book". Anyone familiar with the Malaysian political scenario would know that Dr. Dzulkifli has been consistent in advocating such vision of Islamic polity since he came to prominence as the Director of PAS Research Centre under the illustrious, the late Ustaz Fadhil Noor. He is indeed instrumental in the re-invention of PAS and the party’s manifesto for PRU 12 that clearly reflects such polity. It would be unfortunate for the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) if her top echelon at the negotiating table are to be swayed readily by the mainstream press. The de facto leader of the Pakatan Rakyat and the august Pakatan Rakyat consultative council needs to rein in these dinosaurs who are much too often "celupar" and are myopic as to what constitutes fact and fiction. That "cool, lazy Sunday", lived up to its decorum as an intellectual discourse which has always been uppermost in the minds of the MPF board. We even issued an invitation to YB Gobind Singh Deo DAP MP for Puchong to sit on the panel, but he politely declined for various pressing reasons. Even Imtiaz was pleasantly surprised when he remarked : "I never thought I'd be sharing the stage with somebody from PAS and actually saying pretty much the same thing." Malaysia post-2008 elections is embracing a new political landscape which is based on the bedrock principles of universal justice, equity and fairness and an ethno-religious discourse which is transparent, civil, sensitive yet non-emotional. Unfortunately, it would seem that there are still giants of Malaysian politics who are invariably trapped in the archaic time zones of "Jurassic Politics". Dr. Mazeni Alwi Chairman Muslim Professionals Forum
Monday 21/4/2008 Gallery updated with pictures from Who Needs Islamic State? An Intellectual Discourse. Click here to view.
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Friday 8/2/2007 From Husna's Blog ... Saturday, December 22, 2007 MPF @ Rumah Solehah We had a makan2 thingy last night @ Rumah Solehah, the new house (their very own home, no need to move like nomads now) is sumwhere in Jln Thavers, Kg. Pandan where we got lost !! The MPF (individuals la) did some Qurban for the kids of Rumah Solehah; a shelter for the women and kids with HIV and AIDS. Since my dad is the chairman of the house thus MPF is somehow related too. Last two years we did a fundraising for the house (raised close to 250K), and of course the usual visits. So technically my dad is the father for all the kids there, 25 or 26 of them. But sadly not all of them came last night, they were still in the old house @ Bdr Tun Razak because most of them were not well. We had yummylicious nasi pilau by Aunty Azra, and the main dishes of kerutup daging & fried chicken by Aunty Rohana (sedap giler !) , mee by Aunty Elya, different types of salad by Aunty Aishah, heavenly desserts cupcakes, donuts by Aunty Gee & Aunty Mils and cream caramel by Datin Wan and lots more. The whole family of Uncle Dr. Mazeni did the slaughtering & cooking at their animal fram in Klang. Uncle Manan brought a box load of presents and goody packs for the kids. And my mummy provided the crockeries ie paper plates, paper cups, forks and spoons and doubled as the mandor delegating all the responsibilities. And we had to send some of them back to the old house otherwise Mak Wan needs to make two trips. Kesian the kids cuti tak pegi mane-mane pun. For those who are free, please do drop by Rumah Solehah and see by yourselves the kind of life they are living, the kids are desperately in need of your love and care. Just spend an hour or so playing with the kids will make you feel very much attached to them, indeed they are very special. Sunday, December 16, 2007 Tribute To The Kids of Rumah Solehah. (a shelter for the =iv/aids women and kids) The Smiles of Not Knowing They came into this world without knowing They go through the days without understanding They live dear life innocently without much fear They bear the sufferings with venerable vigor All they crave for is your understanding and caring Your warm touches, hugs and kisses Your love and lots more To live their dear life with a little bit of hope The smiles of not knowing Dear Lord, bless these tiny souls UchnanaBanana 14th Dec 2007 (obviously edited a bit by the DV) (will be featured in zatiandfarha's BOOK) 
MUSLIM PROFESSIONALS FORUM STATEMENT "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana (1863-1952) The Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) view with much concern the events that have unfolded the past few weeks which only testifies to the wisdom of the abovementioned verse. Civil society and the world at large has been treated to dark images of the streets of Kuala Lumpur due to memory lapses on the part of both the government and the governed. The unprecedented, highly inflammatory and malicious statements issued by P. Uthayakumar, as legal adviser to Hindraf (Hindu Rights Action Force), failed to recognized the decorum of civilized discourse and was calculated to incite racial and religious discord among Malaysians. The perennial denial of her citizens to a peaceful assembly and the inappropriate show of force by the police only serve to demonstrate an unduly autocratic political governance out of sync with the higher aspirations of the democratic process. THE MUSLIM PROFESSIONALS FORUM (MPF) TAKING COGNISANCE OF THE ABOVE DO HEREBY: 1. URGE the leadership of Hindraf to furnish the legal evidence for their alleged grouses and grievances and cease the distortion and falsification of historical facts; 2. URGE the leadership of Hindraf to exhaust all the legal avenues within the Malaysian legal and judicial system to seek redress of their alleged discrimination and marginalisation; 3. URGE the government to respect and honour the fundamental right of the freedom of expression and peaceful assembly of her citizens; 4. URGE the government through the office of the Inspector General of Police to not inflame further the situation by its high handedness but instead observe due restraint; 5. URGE the government through the office of the Attorney General to study the Court action filed by Hindraf in the UK and to take the necessary preemptive steps relevant thereto; 6. CONDEMN in no uncertain terms the veiled threat of violence by some leaders of Hindraf if its demands are not met; 7. SUPPORT the aspirations of all Malaysians to treasure the peace and harmony we have thus far enjoyed and protect it against all forms of subversive elements. Dr Mazeni bin Alwi Chairman Muslim Professionals Forum Berhad
Saturday 1/12/2007  Dr Hany El Banna is co-founder and President of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), an international relief and development organisation which aims to alleviate poverty and suffering of the world’s poorest people. Born in Egypt, Dr El Banna graduated in medicine from Al Azhar University, Cairo, where he also obtained a Diploma in Islamic Studies in 1976. He was awarded the Hamilton Bailey Prize in Medicine, Dudley Road City Hospital in 1981, Birmingham UK. He completed a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in foetal pathology from the University of Birmingham Medical School in 1991. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. In the same year he was conferred the Ibn Khaldun Award for Excellence in Promoting Understanding between Global Cultures and Faiths (UK). The Egyptian Medical Syndicate honoured him in 2004 for his services to humanity and medicine. In 2005 he received the Kashmiri and Pakistani Professional Association Award and in 2006 he was awarded the Asian Jewel Lifetime Achievement Award. Acknowledging his universal work and influence in 2007, the UK Muslim Power 100 awarded him their lifetime achievement award. He is a member of the Three Faiths Forum (UK) and was selected to be a member in the West-Islam World Dialogue Council of 100 Leaders group which is a part of the World Economic Forum. Dr El Banna is a trustee of the Disasters Emergency Committee (UK) and a member of The Advisory Group to the International Department of The Charity Commission (UK). He initiated the Humanitarian Forum which sought to build bridges between Muslim and non-Muslim NGOs around the world. Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) now works in over 35 countries. IRW responds to disasters and emergencies, and promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. In doing so, IRW focuses on water and sanitation, orphans, basic health care, education, income generation, and Waqf (Islamic Endowments).
Friday 28/9/2007 Here are some post-Muslim Women in the Midst of Change updates: Two articles from The Star's focus - Making Waves - Stories by SHAHANAAZ HABIB and Thoughts to chew on. Gallery updated with behind the scene photos of MPF preparing for the conference and the open fast a few weeks after courtesy of KL Convention Center.
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Monday 23/7/2007 KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE 1-2 SEPTEMBER 2007 Click HERE to view/download dinner talk invitation Click HERE to view/download the official poster Click HERE to view/download the official brochure BIOGRAPHIES OF INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS 1. WALEED ALY : "MUSLIM WOMEN AS A BATTLE FIELD" Waleed Aly is a lecturer in politics at Monash University, and a board member of the Islamic Council of Victoria, the peak representative body for Victorian Muslims. He manages the Council’s media operations, and this year, Waleed was listed in The Bulletin Magazine's Smart 100. Waleed appears regularly in mainstream media, particularly as a political and social columnist in Australia's highest-profile mainstream newspapers. He has written numerous articles dealing specifically with practices and attitudes towards Muslim women, such as "A smarter way to fight for Muslim women" in The Age which can be found here, and "Religion is no defence" in The Australian, a version of which can be found here. He has been commended at both the Walkley Awards and the Quill Awards for his commentary. His book, People Like Us, will be published by Pan Macmillan later this year, and features an extensive chapter on oppressive discourses surrounding Muslim women. Waleed is also a White Ribbon Day Ambassador for the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and co-ordinated Melbourne mosques to address the topic of domestic violence in their Friday khutbas to commemorate White Ribbon Day. A co-host of The Conversation Hour with Jon Faine on Radio 774 ABC Melbourne, one of Melbourne's highest ratings morning shows, and a panellist on Salam Cafe, an award-winning community television show screened nationally, Waleed holds honours degrees in Chemical Engineering and Law. Previously he was a commercial lawyer with experience also in family law and human rights law. In 2006, Waleed was one of 90 young Australians chosen to attend the Australian Future Directions Forum to generate ideas for the next 20 years of Australia's future. 2. Dr. M. HAYTHAM AL-KHAYAT : ISLAM AND GENDER Dr. Al-Khayat is an eminent Muslim scholar who is a distinguished member of the Board of Trustees of the International Union for Muslim Scholars. He is Senior Policy Adviser to the Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and the Director of the WHO Arabic Programme. He taught at the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University and Brussels University for 22 years. Dr. Al-Khayat is a member of the Academy of Arabic language in Damascus, Cairo, Baghdad, Aligarh and the new Academy of Science and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Organisation for Medical Sciences. In addition, he is a member of more than 20 scientific societies in various Arab, European, and American countries, including the Royal Society for Health (UK), the Academy of Political Sciences (USA), the National Geographic Society (USA), the Planetary Society (USA), American Institute of Biological Sciences, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Al-Khayat is Editor-in-Chief of the Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, author of 20 books in Arabic, French and English, including some dictionaries, and published more than 70 articles in various fields, in Arabic, English, French, German and Italian. Dr. Al-Khayat holds an M. D. from Damascus University and a Ph. D. from Brussels University in Belgium. He has studied Islamic Sciences in Damascus for almost 20 years. 2. DR. HEBA RAOUF : "MUSLIM WOMEN AT THE CROSS-ROADS - CULTURAL & TRADITIONAL VALUES vs RELIGIOUS IMPERATIVES" Dr. Heba Raouf, a multilinguist adept at Arabic, English, German and French is a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a Bachelors and Masters in Political Science and a Ph.D in Political Theory, Dr. Heba is formidable indeed. A lecturer of political theory at the Department of Political Science, Cairo University since 1987, she has an exhaustive list of publications to her name, both in English and Arabic. These include : " Women and Politics: An Islamic Perspective" "The Political Imagination of Islamist: A Conceptual Analysis" "Islam and Secularism in The Middle East" " Beyond Methodological Modern Global Civil Society and Multi-Culturalism" "Globalisation, Gender and Religion: The Politics of Women’s Rights in Catholic and Muslim Contexts" She is the co-founder, advisor and editor of www.islamonline.net. She travels extensively, doing lecture tours in New York, Boston and London and is a regular speaker at many inter-faith dialogues. Dr. Heba was also on the prestigious Member of the Council of 100 for Western - Islamic Understanding, and the Religious Leaders Forum of the World Economic Forum Annual meeting in Davos from 2003 - 2006 She is the proud mother of three children. 3. SUSAN CARLAND : "LIFTING THE VEIL - AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM OF THE YEAR SPEAKS HER MIND" Susan Carland is a lecturer in the school of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University where she specialises in gender studies and sociology, and is also a researcher for the Centre for Muslim Minorities and Islam Policy Studies at Monash University. Susan is currently completing her PhD, researching leadership challenges facing Western Muslim women. In 2004, she was awarded 'Australian Muslim of the Year'. In addition to her research interests, Susan is a grass-roots youth worker with Muslim young people at the Islamic Council of Victoria. Susan is a creator and panelist on the multi-award winning national community television program Salam Cafe, and is often consulted for commentary about Islam and Muslims in a variety of mainstream media. Susan has been invited to speak extensively to Muslims and non-Muslims around Australia and internationally on Islam, Muslim women and the Australian Muslim experience, with appointments as varied as the International Women's Day address at Victorian Parliament House, Chatham House in London, and as a panelist for Issues Deliberation Australia: Muslims and non-Muslims in Australia. Susan is a state-coordinator for the Train the Trainers Course in Dawah and Dialogue. She is married with 2 children.
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Sunday 3/6/2007 15th May 2007 MPF PRESS RELEASE : Lina Joy Case 31st May 2007 It is with a sense of relief that we learned of the long-awaited Federal Court decision on the Azalina Jailani (Lina Joy) case. We would like to congratulate the judges who have exercised their wisdom and courage to come to a decision on such a controversial issue under the intense glare of the international and local media, alongside that of interested observers from across the spectrum of human rights and religious organizations. We laud the Federal Court’s decision - upholding that of the Court of Appeal and the High Court - that the jurisdiction to change the religious status of a Muslim properly belongs to the Shariah Court. For many of us this is clearly an issue of administrative procedure. However this has unfortunately been championed into a cause célèbre for the complete secularization of Malaysian society and to undermine the position of Islam in this country by turning it into a Human Rights issue - that of religious freedom under Article 11, in its wake generating unhealthy tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims. For Muslims to feel euphoric that Islam has finally triumphed is also misplaced. This is not a battle between Islam and the rest. It is simply restoring things in their right place, of respecting the separate jurisdictions of the Shariah and Civil courts in accordance to Article 121(1a), and of adhering to procedures. In our enthusiasm to champion religious freedom, let us not turn our backs on these mechanisms and institutions that have held together our complex society and the source of our much praised religious harmony. Dr. Mazeni Alwi Chairman Muslim Professionals Forum
Thursday 31/5/2007 15th May 2007 MPF PRESS RELEASE : INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "MUSLIM WOMEN IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE" Introduction The status, role and real world situation of Muslim women have occupied a central position in present discussions on Islam and the modern world. This alongside the much questioned capability of Muslims to deal with democratic values and modern day ideas on human rights. This perception arose because of the actual condition of women in Muslim societies that was contributed largely by local traditions and practices and not due to Islam itself. This however is ill understood by historians, sociologists, feminists, both Muslims and non-Muslims, conscious or unconsciously. Nonetheless, it has to be recognized that the Islamic position and specific teachings with regards to gender equity, the institution of the family, personal and social behavioural mores do not accord with secular liberalism’s notion of gender equality and individual liberty. The Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) as a Muslim NGO that concerns itself with issues relevant to Islam and Muslims in the wider world and also within the context of modern, pluralistic Malaysian society, endeavours to address these issues by organizing an international conference on 1 - 2 September 2007 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur. The theme of the conference is "MUSLIM WOMEN IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE" and the objectives are as follows :-
This seminar is open to the general public although we expect our audience to consist mainly of young professionals, women’s organizations, representatives from NGO’s, academics and representatives from the various Islamic and governmental institutions in Malaysia. Efforts would be made to attract participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Contents of the Seminar The two (2) day seminar will open with a keynote address by the Minister of Women, Family & Community Development, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. There are three (3) plenary lectures and nine (9) workshop sessions. The plenary lectures will address the general contours and intellectual background of the particular topic, drawing from modern scholarly works, traditional sources and the experiences of modernizing Muslim societies. The titles of the plenary lectures are :
The workshops and breakout sessions will give the opportunity for participants to discuss and exchange ideas on specific topics, the focus of which will be weaknesses in Muslim society with regards to interpretation of Islamic teachings, the influence of local traditions and cultures, short comings of the Islamic administration/institution that hampered Muslim women from achieving their full potential. The workshop facilitators who will be guiding the discussions are Malaysian NGO leaders known for their activism and advocacy with regards to Muslim women issues in the local context whereas the international speakers will be the workshop resource persons. List of international speakers and facilitators
Conclusion It is hoped that this seminar will raise the level of awareness on this major issue of Islam and society, as well as perhaps offering some solution from this new insight especially for policy makers and government institutions. Putting together an international seminar on this scale is a huge organizational burden. The formal support and financial grant from the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development will go a long way towards ensuring the success of the conference. " MUSLIM WOMEN IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE " DATE : 1-2 SEPTEMBER 2007 VENUE : KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTER OBJECTIVES:
The Quran, the final word of Allah. A revelation from the heavens, for all mankind, till the end of time. Yet how much is this book a part of our children’s lives? Do they ponder over its verses and marvel at its miracles? Do they understand the uniqueness of the Quran, that it shows us life according to the Creator? Do they know how to interact with the Quran, the concept of Zikr and Fikr? Are they aware of the scientific miracles of the Quran, of the deep secrets that lie within it? MPF will be holding a half-day workshop aimed at teenagers and hopes to bring the Quran into their lives as more than just a book recited at religious classes; that the Quran is without doubt, the key to our guidance. The workshop will be conducted by Brother Hasrizal bin Abdul Jamil. A graduate in Sharia and Islamic Studies from Mut’ah University, Jordan, he has vast experience with youth having spent four years in Ireland where he held a number of positions. Among them, a teacher in Fiqh at Belfast Islamic School, Imam of the Belfast Islamic Centre, where his duties included leading the daily prayers, delivering Friday Khutbahs and teaching Hadith. He also held the position of Principal and Curriculum Advisor of the Belfast Islamic School. Back in Malysia, Brother Hasrizal is pursuing his Masters in History and Civilisation at the International Islamic University. He is currently the Muslim Counsellor at the National Heart Institute (IJN) besides being kept busy by various speaking engagements. Brother Hasrizal is 32 years old and is married with three children. Date: 16th June, 2007 Time: 8.30 am - 1.30 pm Place: Masjid Wilayah, Jalan Duta Dewan Nursery, Anjung ‘D’ Age Group: 13 - 17 years old Cost: RM 50 per person (includes breaks and lunch) RSVP: Pn Mimi 012 372 3135 miminora@gmail.com Pn Azra 016 209 4500 azrabanu@gmail.com Pn Zainuriah 017 872 2968 acu_16@yahoo.com *Workshop ends immediately after Zohor. Parents are encouraged to join us for Zohor at the mosque.
MPF's next youth session will be held at this address: No. 35, Jalan BU1/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya Dina : 012 2987446 Redza : 012 2292624
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Monday 8/1/2007 DATE : SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2007 TIME : 0900 - 1600 VENUE : DEWAN SYARAHAN UTAMA, MASJID NEGARA, KL MODERATOR : YAHYA ADEL IBRAHIM COST : RM 75.00 or RM 50.00 ( MPF members & Students ) (inclusive of refreshments, lunch and seminar package) RSVP : Siti Jamilah 012 371 8518 Asnah Ahmad 012 210 0577
The Prophet's Series HOW DOES ISLAM BENEFIT ME? Ever had your child ask, why did Allah create us? Why does He want me to be a good Muslim? Simple, yet important questions in any child's life. They are often told that being good Muslims promises them untold rewards in the Hereafter, but it is life here and now that matters very much to these youngsters. What are the benefits now, in this world? MPF is honoured once again to have Brother Yahya Adel Ibrahim conduct two workshops in which he seeks to explain not only why we should live our lives as good Muslims but the immediate benefits it brings. And how a life purely guided by Allah transforms us into great achievers and successful beings as it did our prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and his companions. There will be two workshops catering to the following age groups. As places are limited, please respond the soonest possible. Workshop 1 (9 - 12 yrs old) Date : 13th January, 2007 Time : 8.30 am - 1 pm Venue : Dewan Syarahan Utama, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur Cost : RM 50 (inclusive of lunch) RSVP : Puan Mimi 012 372 3135 miminora@gmail.com Puan Ruhana 019 236 8722 ruhana.hashim@gmail.com Workshop 2 (13 - 17 yrs old) Date : 14th January, 2007 Time : 8.30 am - 1 pm Venue: Dewan Syarahan Utama, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur Cost : RM 50 (inclusive of lunch) RSVP : Puan Azrab016 209 4500 azrabanu@gmail.com Puan Zainuriah 017 872 2968 acu_16@yahoo.com Yahya Adel Ibrahim Brother Yahya is no stranger to Malaysia, having conducted successful youth workshops for the past two years. His easy and affable manner, coupled with his experience as a teacher, makes him immensely popular. A captivating speaker, he usually leaves his young audience spell bound as he weaves vital information into his unique style of delivery. Of Egyptian descent, Brother Yahya was born in Ontario, Canada and in his quest for authentic, classical Islamic knowledge, he traveled to meet and study with some of the most prominent scholars of our era. Proficient in Arabic and English, his greatest achievement is memorizing the whole Quran from the age of 16 and finishing at 20 with an ijazah. He began lecturing at the main mosques in Toronto at the age of 17. A regular lecturer to Muslims and non Muslims around the world, he is now based in Perth, Australia, where he is the Assistant Deputy Principal of the largest Islamic school in Australia - The Australian Islamic College. *It is the requirement of Masjid Negara that all visitors adhere to Islamic dress code. *Workshops end immediately after Zuhur. Parents are invited to accompany their children for Zuhur at the mosque. Please ensure that your children bring their prayer attire.
Tuesday 19/12/2006 MPF Position Paper On Palestine MPF POSITION ON PALESTINE ON THE OPENING AND CLOSING DAY PRESENTED TO THE UN ASIAN MEETING & FORUM OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN SUPPORT OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE 15-17 DEC 2006, KUALA LUMPUR Click here to read the article
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Statement from organisers of 'Understanding Hamas' (Forthcoming lecture by Azzam Tamimi, 4/12/06) At 7pm on Monday 4th December, Dr. Azzam Tamimi, director of the Institute of Islamic Political Thought, will speak at Edinburgh University’s Appleton Tower on 'Understanding Hamas'. He will sell signed copies of his new book, Hamas: Unwritten Chapters (C. Hurst & Co., London, 2006), priced at £15. In the face of criticism and accusations, we, the three organising societies, reiterate our commitment to host this important event and invite our critics to engage with their minds and desist from knee-jerk reactions and politically motivated smears. The Speaker and Topic As well as being an accomplished academic, Dr. Tamimi comments regularly on the Arab and Western media, particularly on issues related to Middle Eastern politics and Islamism. He was an important consultant on the BBC’s Power of Nightmares documentaries and has his own Comment is Free column at the Guardian. He has long been a prominent voice of Palestinian resistance and is well known as a speaker in the British anti-war movement. Crucial to understanding the ongoing violence and discord in the Middle East is analysis of the discourses maintained by various actors in the conflict. Since its formation, Hamas (the Islamic Resistance Movement) has most closely represented the Islamic trend within the broad Palestinian resistance movement. As of January 2006, it now represents the democratically elected government of Palestine. This is a reality that must be accepted. Dr. Tamimi is an important analyst of this reality, being an expert on the history, principles and tactics of the Hamas organisation, which in fact has two main dimensions: social and military. Whilst not being a member, he has close relationships with many of its leading players. A fact that upsets some of our critics is that Dr. Tamimi describes himself as a 'supporter' of Hamas. This, we maintain, has no bearing on our keenness to hear his views. In the last few years, there have been several visits to the Edinburgh University campus by representatives of the Israeli government. Most recently, Shimon Mercer-Wood of their London embassy spoke at an event hosted by the Politics Society, alongside Baroness Jenny Tonge. Inevitably, Hamas - as the ruling party, and a significant grassroots organisation - featured heavily in the discussion, particularly from its Israeli critic. Absent from the debate was a Palestinian voice, let alone one representing the perspective of Hamas. We believe that this balance deserves to be redressed. The Event and its Critics The aim of the event is to hear about this important topic from a highly qualified speaker, and to allow students and academics to make up their own minds. There will be ample time for questions and discussion, which we insist must be in the spirit of understanding, as our chosen title implies. It is disappointing that the campus Jewish Society have so misrepresented the speaker as 'anti-Semitic', and the event as promoting 'racist discourse'. It is understandable that they are opposed to Hamas, but these exaggerations do little to support their complaints, which we invited them to share with us directly. If they claim that any discussion of Hamas - other than in a context of explicit condemnation - is 'anti-Semitic behaviour', then we refute that as irrational and against basic freedom of speech and enquiry. We stand together against anti-Semitism in all its forms: and opposition to Zionism and the apartheid state of Israel is not one of these forms. Claiming so is nothing but a tactic of intimidation. The event is about understanding, not promoting. We, the organisers, do not necessarily endorse the views of this or any other speaker, let alone the group he is speaking about. We respect the right of all our members to hold their own views on matters of such contention, and we as societies do not take particular positions. Dr. Tamimi himself does not necessarily endorse every statement of Hamas; for example, he has advocated revising its Charter to remove reference to an anti-Semitic forged document. He is clearly opposed to allowing the debate to be tarnished by racism, as are we, the organisers. We hope this event will provoke informed debate on campus and in the wider society, and in light of the government’s intrusive guidelines to universities about 'extremism', it is a chance to underline our University’s commitment to freedom of speech, of which we are very proud. This is an issue of concern to students and others who are keenly aware of developments in the Middle East, therefore the 'Understanding Hamas' will be a welcome contribution to the debate. Islamic Society of Edinburgh University Edinburgh University Stop the War Coalition Edinburgh University Palestine Solidarity Society PRESS RELEASE Islamic Society Reiterates Commitment to Interfaith Dialogue 2nd December 2006 - Immediate release Contact: Sohaib Saeed, 07973 708 928 The Islamic Society of Edinburgh University today expressed their regret at the decision of the Edinburgh University Jewish Society to pull out of the planned campus Interfaith Week in March 2006. The week of events is to promote understanding of the various faith communities at the University and to tackle misconceptions. As well as the Islamic and Jewish societies, the key organisers are the Christian Union and Baha’i Society. The Jewish Society’s decision follows the publicity of an event on 'Understanding Hamas' hosted by the Islamic Society, the Stop the War Coalition and the Palestine Solidarity Society. The University authorities have clarified that they are committed to freedom of speech and will allow the event to go ahead, given that its express aim is to increase 'Understanding' among students and academics, who are invited to listen to an expert and then participate in discussion. The speaker, Dr. Azzam Tamimi, is a leading academic and commentator on Islamic political thought as well as Middle Eastern affairs, and is launching his new book at the event, entitled Hamas: Unwritten Chapters (Hurst, London, 2006). While a leading critic of Zionism, he frequently speaks against anti-Semitism and bigotry. Reacting to the Jewish Society’s decision, Islamic Society President Abdulla Mashaal said: 'We are very sad at this decision, which doesn’t make sense to us. We value our relations with the Jewish Society, which have included mutual visits to our places of worship. They are implicating us in anti-Semitism even though they know how opposed we are to any form of racism. We hope they will reconsider soon, so that all our faith societies can continue to work together for the common good.' *For further details, contact Sohaib Saeed, 07973 708 928 Notes: 1. The event is 7pm-9pm on Monday 4th December at Edinburgh University’s Appleton Tower. Admission is £2. 2. Dr. Tamimi will sell signed copies of his new book, Hamas: Unwritten Chapters (C. Hurst & Co., London, 2006), priced at £15. 3. The three organising societies have prepared a detailed statement of commitment to the event going ahead despite criticism. This is available by e-mailing press@isoced.org.
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New book review : Hamas Unwritten Chapters by Dr Azzam Tamimi by Puan Zarina Nalla (MPF) New article : INTERESTING READ : Al-Jazeera launch By Michael Binyon
Sunday 19/11/2006 HOST : AMAN PALESTINE & TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD & TELEKOMS MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR 15th - 21st November 2006
BRIEF OF DR. AZZAM TAMIMI Dr. Azzam Tamimi is the Director of the London based Institute of Islamic Political Thought (IIPT). Until 31 March 2006 he was visiting professor at Nagoya University for three months. Prior to that, he was visiting professor at Kyoto University from 1 April to 30 September 2004. He has published several books the most recent of which has been on Islam and democracy entitled: Rachid Ghannouchi, Democrat within Islamism, Oxford University Press, New York, Autumn 2001. He also co-edited Islam and Secularism in the Middle East, Hurst, London. and NY Univ Press in New York, Autumn 2000. His forthcoming book: Hamas Unwritten Chapters is due in late October 2006. He writes and lectures on issues related to Islamic political thought and Middle Eastern politics. He is a regular commentator on the Arabic satellite channel Al-Jazeera and frequently makes appearance on a number of other channels in the USA, Europe and Middle East both in English and Arabic.
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Release of ISA detainees On the eve of this festive season, the Muslim Professionals Forum welcomes the news of the release of 7 ISA detainees who are allegedly members of terrorist groups KMM and JI. We congratulate the home minister, also the prime minister of Malaysia for taking this bold albeit late decision. However, we urge the government to go further and release the remaining detainees or charge them in an open court. The ISA has robbed men like Nik Adli and his colleagues 5 years of their life without their guilt ever been proven, and their young families have been subjected to untold anguish, uncertainties, financial difficulties and even shame which they do not at all deserve. Nothing can ever compensate them. Except in the most extenuating circumstances (and under strict judicial review) this archaic legislation is against the Islamic principles of justice and the rule of law. One question that remains in the people's minds on the detention of these alleged terror groups members is whether we have violated the fundamental rights of a few of our Muslim citizens at the behest of a foreign power in this hyped up war on "Islamic terrorism". Justice and accountability, and an honest commitment to the upholding of Islam within the limits of Malaysian democracy is the only way to prevent religion from being exploited by marginal individuals with an extremist bent. And within the context of Malaysia this is an insignificant problem that can be easily handled by our security and justice system. We wish all Muslims Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Deepavali to our Hindu friends. Dr. Mazeni Alwi Chairman Muslim Professionals Forum Suite 1810, 18th Floor, Plaza Permata, Jalan Kampar, Kuala Lumpur 50400 Tel : 03-40427139
Tuesday 14/11/2006 Newsletter : MPF News Vol 3 Issue 1 2006 uploaded. Letters : Response to "Hate Ideology a Threat to Unity" NST Oct 20, 2006 by Dr. Musa bin Mohd. Nordin
Monday 16/10/2006 Eid Mubarak to all readers. Updates for today :- Articles : INTERESTING READ : Inadequate responses to recent affronts to Islam By Sayyid Al-Aiderus and also under letters : Letters : Response to "Hate Ideology a Threat to Unity" NST Oct 20, 2006 by Puan Mimi Nora Abdul Majid
Monday 16/10/2006 A few updates uploaded :- Articles : INTERESTING READ : Muhammad's Sword by Uri Avnery and Pope Benedict, Islam and Violence by Dr. Mazeni Alwi Gallery : MPF Iftar 2006
Monday 2/10/2006 Farewell Dr Nor Baizura Dr Mazeni Alwi Sep 27, 06 6:31pm The medical community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Nor Baizura after 15 days in coma in the Intensive Care Unit. The young doctor was only a few months into her housemanship, and coming from a humble background she was her family's hope for a better future. Unfortunately, this is not the first time a government medical personnel died following a road traffic accident while in the course of duty. Many of us in this field can easily recollect similar tragic stories involving individuals that we personally know. Given Malaysia's rate of road traffic accidents, having to make frequent visits to peripheral clinics or sending ill patients to major referral centres in Kuala Lumpur can be very perilous. Then there are young medical officers who contracted tuberculosis in the course of their work. They have to undergo long periods of anti-TB treatment, suffer chronic ill-health and have their plans for postgraduate careers disrupted. This is only going to get worse if the threat of the HIV pandemic becomes real. The issue of insurance cover and compensation for government medical personnel has been raised each time a tragic incident like this happens. However it is all too easy for the administrative bureaucracy to give the shrug of indifference as those unfortunate enough to suffer injury, death or chronic ill-health are voiceless junior medical officers and staff nurses. It is time we recognise that occupational hazards is not the monopoly of blue collar workers who at least have Socso, Niosh and the industrial courts. In striving to upgrade and modernise our public service to become more efficient, caring and friendly, we urge the government to seriously consider providing insurance cover and financial compensation to those at risk of injury and death in the course of serving the public. Posthumous words of commendation and passing the hat around simply will not do. My sincere condolences to the family of Dr Nor Baizura. Al Fatihah. The writer is chairman, Muslim Professionals Forum.
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