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DEMOCRACY AND THE FUTURE OF POLITICAL ISLAM

Ever since Francis Fukuyama predicted the clash of civilizations that would dominate global politics, political Islam has been a central point of discussion. While there were various interpretations of what Political Islam mean, the fact remains that Islam is generally seen as ad-deen wad-dawlah – religion and state. And the recent Arab Spring has brought forth the debate on whether it was a struggle to establish God’s kingdom on earth or simply an Islamic awakening in favour of new political arrangements that embody both democratic pluralism and a reinvigorated sense of Islamic identity and culture. 

Change in the Middle East and generally the Muslim world at large is inevitable. The only question is what kind of change: will it be slow, peaceful and progressively move toward real democracy or will it be violent and revolutionary leading toward another form of authoritarianism. Theoretically, there should not be any contradiction between a society rooted in Islamic ideals on one hand and the democratic principles of equality, liberty and pluralism on the other. It should be a force for equality, social justice, freedom of conscience and expression, and the general elevation of human condition.

However there are uncertainties among the many factions that promote Islam as a political agenda. Some see democracy itself as an affront to Islam since it supplants God’s will with man’s and democracy then become a means to attain political power in order to destroy democracy itself. Of note, the grounds for division between the differing factions are real and with very real consequences. And the kinds of governments that emerge from the victory of one group over the other would determine whether they will preserve a democracy that grants equal rights to minorities and women, protects free speech and political dissent and does not infringe upon fundamental liberties.

Programme

Saturday 7 December 2013

10 AM – 1 PM

International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization

1000–1030 AM:         Registration

1030–1035 AM:         Welcoming speech by the Deputy Dean of ISTAC, Prof Abdullahi Ahsan

1035–1045 AM:         Opening speech by moderator Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa

1045–1115 AM:         Speech by Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Executive Director, PAS Research Centre

1115–1200 PM:         Speech by Dr Azzam Tamimi, Director, Institute of Political Thought, London

1200–100 PM  :         Discussion

0100 PM        :         Tea

If you are interested, you can register here or go to Islamic Renaissance Front.

TED* KLwomen - "MONEY IS INVENTED HERE"

HELP SAVE A LIFE - PUBLIC FORUM BY BEFRIENDERS

'CELEBRATING OUR GOLDEN YEARS' CARNIVAL 2013

TICKETS WILL SELL OUT, 

SO GET THEM FAST!

SEE YOU THERE

CREATIVE WRITING FOR SENIORS

For more details, go to The Art House.

SUBANG COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

FREE TALK ON TRAVELLING TO ALASKA

A JOURNEY OF CARING - CHARITY WALK FOR DEMENTIA

A Joint collaboration of Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia,

Rotary Club of Shah Alam and Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam

NATIONAL CAREGIVERS NETWORK

"MEMORY WALK" CARNIVAL

THEME “DEMENTIA – A JOURNEY OF CARING”

SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2013

 7.00AM TO 12.00PM

COMMUNITY HALL MBSA, JALAN LIMAU MADU 4/4L
 SECTION 4, SHAH ALAM 

PROGRAM:

7.00am       Food Voucher Exchange Breakfast

7.00am       WARMING UP EXERCISE -  JUMP START FITNESS 

7.20am       GANGNAM

7.45am       Song Performance by ADFM PWDs and Caregivers

8.00am       Memory Walk – Flag off by MB of Selangor and Mayor of Shah Alam

·      2km for PWDs (Persons with Alzheimer’s/Dementia) to be accompanied by their Carers.

·      5km open to all participants (Caregivers & families/Supporters/General Public) 

9.00am - 12.00pm    
-   FREE Basic Health Screening for Seniors taking part in the Memory Walk.  Prior registration is
required.  Please indicate in the Registration Form.
-   ADFM Exhibition    

                  

                              

REGISTRATION:

ENTRY FEE is RM20.00 / participant and open to everyone.  Each participant will be receiving the following items:

1.         Special ADFM Attractive T Shirt

2.         Special ADFM Rotary Cap

3.         Special ADFM Towel

4.         Breakfast Vouchers + Bottled Drink

5.         Goodie Bags +  Goodies

What's in your goody bag - plus vouchers for breakfast and lunch

CHARITY CARNIVAL:

Bring your family and friends to enjoy the delicious food which is waiting for you and have fun.  MORE SO, for a good cause!!!

REGISTER NOW - NOT LATER THAN 25 AUGUST 2013: 

1.   Complete and return REGISTRATION FORM together with your Payment :

• If cash or cheque, hand to Jenny at ADFM Secretariat, No. 6, Lorong 11/8E, Section 11, Petaling Jaya ( 016 608 2513 / 03 7931 5850 (DL)  / 03 7956 2008).

• If bank-in direct to ADFM Bank Account at CIMB, Acount No: 1248-0009508-05-5, Email to jenny@adfm.org.my or Fax to 03 7960 8482 together with scan copy of your bank-in slip.  

If by CHEQUE, All Cheques must be crossed and made payable to: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FOUNDATION MALAYSIA.

FREE Entry Fee for our PWDs (Persons with Alzheimer’s / Dementia) who will be participating in the MEMORY WALK.

Any enquiries, contact Jenny at 03 7931 8580 / 016 608 2513 / 03 7956 2008

JOIN US, START A TEAM TODAY – WALK WITH YOUR PARENBTS, FAMILY MEMBERSM AND FRIENDS TORAISE AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE, AND YOUR CARING SUPPORT TO FELLOW CAREGIVERS FOR PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S /DEMENTIA IN THE COUNTRY !!!     

See all of you on 8 September !!!

OUR SPONSORS:

1.  Esai Malaysia
2.  SP Setia Foundation
3.  Lundbeck Malaysia
4.  Spritzer Malaysia
5.  SCA Hygiene Malaysia Sdn Bhd - TENA
6.  GSK GlaxoSmithKline
7.  Mondelez International
8.  Malaysia Milk Sdn Bhd/Cotra Enterprises Sdn Bhd - VITAGEN
9.  Adirondack M Sdn Bhd - ORIFERA