Islam Hadari Its Role in Reviving Islamic Civilization

Islam Hadari: Its Role in Reviving Islamic Civilization 1

• Historical Background: • Islam Hadari was publicized nationwide for the first time in the 2004 Manifesto of the National Front for the tenth General Election held in March 2004. • Dato’ Seri Abdullah Badawi, as the fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia, made Islam Hadari a new policy of his government 2

• Literal meaning: the term ‘ Hadari hadhari’ means ‘civilizational’; thus ‘Islam Hadari’ means ‘civilizational Islam’. In Arabic, it is termed as ‘al. Islam Hadari’ • Definition: – “A comprehensive approach for the development of mankind, society and country based on the perspective of Islamic civilization. ” 3

• Islam Hadari is an approach that emphasizes development, consistent with the tenets of Islam and focused on enhancing the quality of life. • It aims to achieve this via the mastery of knowledge and the development of the individual and the nation; 4

• Islam Hadari is not a new religion. It is not a new teaching nor is it a new mazhab (denomination). • Islam Hadari is an effort to bring the Ummah back to basics, back to the Fundamentals, as prescribed in the Qur’an and the Hadith that form the foundation of Islamic civilization. 5

Vision: • To make Malaysia a model Islamic country, that is, an advanced nation based on its own indigenous matrix. Mission: • To implement the development agenda of the country and human based on an Islamic approach which is universal, advanced, civilized, tolerant and balanced. 6

Principles of Islam Hadari 1. Faith in and piety towards Allah 2. A just and trustworthy government 3. Free and independent People 4. Mastery of knowledge 5. Balanced and comprehensive economic development 7

6. A good quality of life 7. Protection of the rights of minority groups and women 8. Cultural and moral integrity 9. Safeguarding of the environment 10. Strong defence capacities 8

Development & Implementation of Islam Hadari Obstacles: Poverty and illiteracy • Both are considered as the biggest threat to Muslim societies today. • Both poverty and illiteracy may lead to underdevelopment of the country 9

Secular Vs Religious knowledge • It is not a secular approach as claimed by some people • It is an approach toward regeneration and renewal of society and civilization of the 21 st century in accordance with the noble values and injunctions of Islam. 10

Radicalism and Extremism • 9/11 incident • From there onwards Muslims have been labeled as terrorists. • Some non- Muslims argue that such guidelines will affect them adversely. 11

Inconsistencies and confusions • Lack of advertising made by the higher authority. • Mindset of people. • Solutions: seminars/forums to be organized. 12

Development • balanced development - cultural and religious diversity will be protected based on a value and moral system • internalization of high moral values ensure prosperity, harmony and peace in multiracial society • cultural integration must be consistent with the noble values of Islam 13

Prospects Knowledge • acquiring knowledge is compulsory and an act of ibadah • Islam Hadari encourages learning from others • Prophet Muhammad said “Go forth and seek knowledge even if you have to travel to China 14

Wealth • wealth must be acquired in halal way • society must be bold and independent in acquiring wealth • Surah al-Qasas (77) “ Life in hereafter depends on the ability of individual to achieve good life in all aspects – spiritual, physical & material” 15

Health • Sick and physically weak - unable to carry out religious duties and responsibilities • good health – society with free spirit will produce positively • Prophet Muhammad s. a. w has said “The mu’mins who are strong are better and loved by Allah than those who are weak” 16

STRATEGIES To expend Islam Hadari into the building of civilization • Islamic countries should enhance and develop their institutions of knowledge at all levels. • People should be more openminded and forward looking. 17

• To work towards reducing/eliminating poverty • To increase economic resources and financial assets. • To improve the living standards of people • To make a continuous effort towards the physical and spiritual development of the human beings. 18

• To hold religious and civilizational dialogues • To expand Islam Hadari that reflects intellectuality, humanity, tolerance and critical thinking. • To persuade our non-Muslim colleagues not to be prejudiced against Muslims 19

• To protect the political institution and keep the country in peace • To help preparing Muslims in facing global challenges • To have long term plans & programs for instilling responsibility towards the defense and dignity of the nation, country and individual 20

• To remove Islamophobia from non -Muslims • To urge International community to stop actions that lead to the perpetuation of injustices against Muslim countries and the Muslim Ummah 21

• Government to cooperate with nations in the region and Islamic nations all over the world • Defending the country from internal and external aggression 22