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ISLAM AWARENESS SERIES
Islam Awareness Series (IAS) aims to share knowledge and insights about Islam among NUS students and provide a platform for discourse about Islam for Muslims and Non-Muslims. This is done through engagement with both Muslim and non-Muslim audiences through talks and dialogues.
The theme for IAS 1443H was Hearth. Hearth refers to the area around a fireplace, and this represents a source of comfort, warmth and security. This year, IAS aims to help Muslims discover what their source of comfort within Islam is, and this is addressed by the overarching question “Where is your hearth in Islam?”
Mission: To serve as a safe and judgement-free space for Muslims to share and gain Islamic knowledge, regardless of their religious background, as well as understand different perspectives.
Vision: To foster a culture of inclusivity within the Muslim community in NUS.
FINDING THE I IN ISLAM
This event is a talk addressing the topic of reflecting on one’s religiosity, specifically by exploring what it means to believe in Islam. It aims to help Muslim students affirm where they are at in their religious journey, and encourage them to continuously strive to be better Muslims.
HEARTH-TO-HEARTH
This event is a sharing session among fellow NUS Muslim students to reflect on the topic of spirituality based on insights from authors of popular local books on this topic, and share their individual spiritual journeys. Adopting a format that is different from talk-based formats, this event aims to create an inclusive platform that promotes conversation between participants about the journey they take towards God and instil the realisation that everyone’s spiritual journeys are unique.
Despite the differences in spirituality levels, there can be something to be learnt from everyone as they share a common goal of wanting to improve one’s deen. This event aims to provide an inclusive and conducive platform for event participants to tap on the reflections, lessons, and experiences of one another.
DIFFERENT PATHS, ONE HEARTH
This event will be a sharing session where Muslim reverts share their journey into Islam, as well as how Darul Arqam plays a role in this journey. The session will allow Muslims and non-Muslims to gain a deeper appreciation for Islamic principles such as Iman (conviction), Taqwa (God-consciousness) and the pursuit of knowledge by understanding them from a revert’s perspective, as well as better understand the reversion process in Singapore.
PIECING THE PUZZLE - MEN AND WOMEN IN ISLAM
This event is a forum which aims to provide knowledge to NUS Muslim students on the significance of delegating different roles to men and women by exploring the idea of complementarity. Participants will better understand what these roles are to begin with, how they may complement each other in different contexts, and why this is significant in Islam.
WHY JOIN?
IAS provides opportunities to create a safe and inclusive space for seekers who wish to learn about Islam, regardless of their religion and background. IAS aims to bring about harmony and understanding amongst people of different beliefs by serving as a platform for discourse and interaction.
By becoming part of the IAS committee, one will experience self-growth with a diverse team and expand their knowledge base through events curated, organized, and managed by you and your team. Whether you are looking to gain experience and knowledge or simply be involved in your community, IAS allows you to tap into your creativity while strengthening your faith and building confidence.
Each year, the IAS committee plans for a series of events that can range from talks by renowned speakers to workshops and carnivals targeted towards audiences seeking knowledge about Islam. In previous years, IAS has organized sharing sessions by reverts, interfaith discussions, forums, and even an IAS Carnival where booths were set up to share about Islamic practices, art, food, and history. This flexibility and freedom in organizing events will allow one to flex their creative muscles and pioneer new ways to reach out to a wider community through Islam.