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OnePeople.sg and Inter-Religious Organisation are proud to jointly bring to you an inter-faith dialogue conducted by prolific inter-faith expert, Dr Farid Al-Atas on 28 April 2010. The topic is “The Relevance of Islam Today”.
Speaker Curriculum Vitae
Dr Farid Al-Atas
Head, Department of Malay Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, NUS
Dr Farid is a well-known speaker in the inter-faith circles of Singapore.
He obtained his basic education from Anglo-Chinese School , honours degree from National University of Singapore and his doctorate from the John Hopkins University. He is a prolific writer, having written many books and articles. He has also been interviewed on by CNN and Channel NewsAsia on many occasions.
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Dr Farid Al-Atas shared insightful views about Islam with the audience.
He addressed the interpretation of the semantics to the term Jihad. It has been widely used after the September 11 incident. Jihad’s actual meaning is “struggle”, but it has been translated to “holy war” in the Western countries. The audience was kept captivated by the extensive knowledge of Dr Farid.
The highlight of the night was the “Question and Answer” segment. It was a highly interactive session with questions continuously flowing. The segment provided the audience the opportunities to voice their opinions and clarify misconceptions about Islam. The audience was enlightened by the concise explanations provided by Dr Farid.
This inter-faith dialogue provided a platform for people to gain valuable knowledge about Islam and how it remains relevant in today’s society. Check our website regularly for updates on the next OPSG-IRO Inter-Faith Dialogue. For any enquiries, kindly contact Ms Heryanti at 6258 6828 or send an email to: heryanti@onepeople.sg. |
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