PROGRESIF

Being Malay and Muslim in a changing world
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ABOUT US

Progresif is a bilingual (English and Malay) platform that promotes progressive ideas within the context of Malay/ Muslim society in a changing world.

By progressive, we mean perspectives that weave the context of society with shared universal values, vision of a better future and the presence of diverse and evolving traditions.

We offer critical reflections on societal issues with an educative approach that can lead to a more compassionate and inclusive society for all.

We often see an over-representation of the Malay Muslim identity through a singular lens. Often, it lacks a progressive and critical engagement with the changing context of society.

Hence, we focus primarily on Malay and Muslim issues to provide greater nuance and alternative views that are often ignored, marginalised or buried. We recognise the need to provide a credible platform for writers and social commentators to engage with ideas and contested perspectives in Malay Muslim societal context.

However, being progressive is also about inclusivity. We therefore welcome views from all writers and social commentators, including those who identify as Malay only, primarily Malay/Muslim, or non-Malay/Muslim.

We accept articles in any of the following themes:

1) Arts and Culture

2) Economics

3) Education

4) Gender and Sexuality

5) History

6) Interfaith

7) Islamic Law

8) Language & Literature

9) Philosophy

10) Social Issues

11) Politics

12) Theology

As much as we appeal for rigour in standards for the perspectives articulated in every article, we respect the writer's right to their opinion. We are not responsible for the views and opinions hold by the writer. They remain solely the views and opinions of the writer.

Editorial Team

  • Academic advisor: Dr Azhar Ibrahim
  • English editor: Md Suhaile
  • Malay editor: Mohamed Imran
  • Team of sub-editors
  • Podcast editor: Syahirah Azib

Contact Us: salam@progresif.net

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ARTICLES

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Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society

Key ideas from our inaugural Roundtable Discussion held on 27 May 2023.

Salah satu fenomena penting yang terjadi di negaera-negaera Muslim di era modern adalah lahirnya pembaharuan pemikiran Islam. Para pembaharu muncul untuk mengarahkan umat Islam untuk mengubah cara pandang mereka, sehingga Islam terasa lebih segar, lebih relevan, dan lebih berghairah menyambut perubahan. Di Indonesia, ada seorang tokoh pembaharu bBernama Nurcholish Madjid (1939-2005), atau akrabnya dipanggil Cak Nur. Meskipun ada lebih ribuan sarjana dan ahli Islam di Indonesia, namun hanya sedikit yang bersungguh-sungguh tumbuh menjadi pemikir, ahli falsafah, dan pembaharu. Cak Nur adalah salah satunya.

Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society

Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society

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The connection between the library and human development lies in the fact that the library is a repository of humanity’s historical memory. It is this appreciation of history that makes progress possible. History holds lessons and tracks achievements that require humans to surpass in order to move forward as a civilisation.

Critical historians are challenging the inherited colonial-centric history of Singapore by reconstructing its history prior to the British's arrival.

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