Guest speaker: Assoc Prof Syed Farid Al-Atas
Dept of Malay Studies, NUS
Synopsis: The Relationship between Islam and Being Malay
This talk steers discussion away from the “problem” of Malay identity and suggests that the real problem has to do with one of the religious orientation of the Malays. While Malays are Muslims, there are a variety of ideological orientations to be found among the Malays. Some are progressive, some are not. Prof Farid will discuss the criteria that can be used to assess the various orientations and where Malay identity comes in.
Readings:
You may pick up relevant readings specially prepared for you from the desk of PBMUKS, Yusof Ishak House (Student Societies’ Area). Available Wednesday (tomorrow) onwards. Reading updates will be posted on the blog.
