by rimaadmin | Apr 25, 2022 | Commentary
By Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs The national Budget speech is an annual address crammed with numbers and financial jargon that can be confusing, making it difficult to be excited about; of course, with the exception of the announcement on cash...
by rimaadmin | Mar 7, 2022 | Highlights, RIMA Briefs
RIMA Brief – March 2022 Sunni-Shia Marriages In Singapore: Challenges And Commonalities Speakers: Syed Imad Alatas Key Takeaways 1. Sunni-Shia marriages provide a window for understanding intrafaith sensitivities and ways in which couples negotiate an...
by rimaadmin | Mar 7, 2022 | Commentary
By Sheikh Mohamad Farouq Abdul Fareez In the 18th century, the Baghdad-based Armenian merchant Owannis Moradian attempted to convince the people of Baghdad of the necessity of vaccination. His fervour for scientific developments and technology made him eager to spread...
by rimaadmin | Feb 22, 2022 | RIMA Briefs
RIMA Brief – February 2022 Contemporary Salafism In Singapore Speakers: Haziq Jani and Syed Huzaifah Alkaff Key Takeaways 1. Salafism is not a monolith. Salafis are a diverse community with different references for religious resources and different...
by rimaadmin | Jan 17, 2022 | RIMA Briefs
RIMA Brief – January 2022 Book Discussion On Islam In A Secular State: Muslim Activism In Singapore Speaker: Dr Walid Jumblatt Abdullah Key Takeaways Secularism should be placed in a continuum and not painted with the same brush. Singapore’s version of...
