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
Latest Articles
Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society
Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society
Must Islam Rule? Crisis in Muslim Political Thought
Key ideas from our inaugural Roundtable Discussion held on 27 May 2023.
Belajar dari Universalisme Islam Seruan Nurcholish Madjid
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.
My Interfaith Journey in Singapore
Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society
Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society
Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society
Progressive Islam: Contestation of Islamic Thought in Indonesia
Reflecting on Intra-Muslim Prejudice in Contemporary Malay Muslim Society
INTERVIEWS
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REVIEWS
Latest Reviews
The Library and Human Progress
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.
Book Review: Decentring 1819 in Singapore’s History
Critical historians are challenging the inherited colonial-centric history of Singapore by reconstructing its history prior to the British's arrival.