by rimaadmin | Apr 17, 2024 | Articles, Commentary, Highlights
By The Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA) The Ministry of Education’s initiative to integrate the Israel-Palestine conflict into educational discussions, particularly within a program aimed at fostering social harmony and inculcating national...
by rimaadmin | Mar 25, 2024 | Highlights, RIMA Briefs
RIMA Brief – March 2024 Religious Experience of Muslim Migrant Workers in Singapore Speakers: Mr. Omar Sunny and Ustaz Ahmad Faritz Key Takeaways 1. The socio-religious realities of Muslim migrant workers in Singapore are diverse and dependent on the...
by rimaadmin | Dec 8, 2023 | Highlights, RIMA Briefs
RIMA Brief – December 2023 Muslim Converts in Singapore Speakers: Mr. Kaven Siddique Lim and Mr. Edwin Ignatious Key Takeaways 1. It is apt to not generalise factors behind conversion as converts discover and learn about Islam in different situations. 2....
by rimaadmin | Sep 14, 2023 | Highlights, RIMA Briefs
RIMA Brief – September 2023 Contemporary Sufism In Singapore Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Mubarak Habib Mohamed Key Takeaways 1. In recent years, Singaporean Muslims have become more open towards Sufism classes, while newly-established Sufi groups are active...
by rimaadmin | Jan 27, 2023 | Commentary, Highlights
By Nailul Farah Mohd Masbur Despite the whispers that the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code may happen, Singaporeans were still caught by surprise when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long made the official announcement during his 2022 National Day Rally speech. The...