Muhsin, Sayyed Mohamed (2024) Mohd. Kamal Hassan (1942-2023): remembering a Murabbi. CENTRIS E-Bulletin, 3. pp. 12-16. E-ISSN 2811-342X
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During a lengthy interview conducted at his office in ISTAC, Kuala Lumpur, on June 6, 2014, I inquired of Prof. Kamal about the driving forces behind his steadfast dedication to advancing the Islamic philosophy of education and his profound commitment to Islam. In response, Prof. Kamal elucidated three pivotal factors. Firstly, he emphasized Islam's all-encompassing nature as a comprehensive way of life that inherently prioritizes education. Regrettably, during the colonial era, many Muslim-majority regions underwent a process of Westernization in their educational paradigms, resulting in a divisive schism between religious and secular systems. This schism was perpetuated by leaders largely drawn from Westernized and secularized elites, who exerted significant influence on the direction of Muslim societies. Recognizing this disparity, Prof. Kamal endeavored to address it. Secondly, Prof. Kamal's expertise lies in Islamic thought within Southeast Asia. As a devout student of Islam, he harbors deep concerns about the secular modernization sweeping through Muslim nations. His active involvement in Muslim students' associations during his tenure at the University of Malaya and later in the United States underscores the urgent need for reform not only in the educational system but also in other societal structures, including politics, economics, culture, and media. His academic journey in the field of Islamic Revealed Knowledge further ignites his dedication to this cause. Thirdly, the establishment of the International Islamic University in 1983 represented a significant milestone aimed at bridging the gap between religious and secular education. Founded on the principle of integrating worldly and religious knowledge (ʿUlūm al-Dunyā and ʿUlūm al-Dīn), IIUM embodies Prof. Kamal’s vision for harmonizing various disciplines while imbuing them with Islamic principles. His active involvement in the university's mission of integration, internationalization, and Islamization, as encapsulated in the IIUM mission statement, reflects his unwavering commitment to advancing the Islamization of human knowledge and fostering comprehensive excellence.
| Item Type: | Article (Bulletin) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Kamal Hassan, Islamization of Knowledge, IIUM, Murabbi |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam BPL Islamic education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Sayyed Mohamed Muhsin |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jul 2024 15:10 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jul 2024 15:22 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112946 |
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