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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In the 8th principle of Imam Razvi, it is stated that “Islam is philosophy”. Philosophy is literally “the love of wisdom”, where sophia is the Greek word for ‘wisdom’. In Arabic, wisdom is synonymous with hikmah. And in one hadith it was narrated that “Hikmah (wisdom) is the lost property of the believer.” (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2687)
Masyarakat Islam di Singapura pasti seringkali mendengar istilah ‘masyarakat majmuk’. Menurut Kamus Dewan Edisi ke-4, masyarakat majmuk bererti sebuah masyarakat yang terdiri daripada beberapa bangsa dan kaum. Ini termasuk kewujudan pelbagai agama. Maka dari sudut bahasa, jelas menunjukkan masyarakat Singapura hidup di dalam sebuah masyarakat majmuk yang terdiri dari pelbagai kaum seperti Melayu, Cina, India dan ramai lagi, dan juga agama yang berbeza-beza. Namun, masyarakat majmuk bukan sekadar menerima kenyataan fakta akan wujudnya kepelbagaian. Ianya memerlukan kita menolak diskriminasi dan menerima kesetaraan setiap warga walaupun berbeza kaum dan agama.
Regardless of identity, all law-abiding citizens deserve equal protection from harm and fair access to shared public spaces. As Singaporeans, we have the right to practise our faith so long as it does not harm and/or infringe on the rights of others to live according to theirs. Given these two facts, how do we move forward?