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Brosur Rzs Casis 2020-1
Brosur Rzs Casis 2020-1
An advanced level course analyzing the advent of world history Your contribution in the form of dedicated zakat, waqf and
with the coming of Islām. The preceding civilization of the Romans ṣadaqah will consolidate RZS-CASIS to become an advanced
centre of scholarship and learning with the highest quality of in- For more information, please contact:
and the Persians with the concomitant religious background of the
time will be studied. Islām ushered the universal brotherhood of tellectual and academic faculty, and an excellent library. A sound
mankind thus consolidated, albeit indirectly, the European identity financial backing and outstanding facilities will enable the first-rate
training of future minds from all over the Muslim World to become THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
that lead to the development of the West. The growth of Islam
territorially is accompanied with the advancement of statecraft and bearers of the light of illumination of true knowledge following the
footpaths of learned scholars of the past.
Raja Zarith Sofiah Centre for
learning and knowledge facilitated by the creation of new Islamic Raja Zarith Sofiah Centre for Advanced Studies on Islām, Science and Civilisation (RZS-CASIS), Advanced Studies on Islām,
Science and Civilisation
languages. The centers of learning, and the spread to knowledge In today’s academic practice, foundations, chairs and fellow-
culture and learning to newly liberated lands brought about a ships are set up to accommodate the professors while scholarships Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(UTM KL)
universal world Muslim culture. are made available to facilitate the students. These facilities ensure Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur
the search for knowledge excels without financial hindrance. The
Reading in Classical Text
contribution will be used, among others:
Reading and surveying the texts of prominent Muslim theologians 1. to support SMN al-Attas Chair of Islamic Thought; Telp: +603 2615 4825/4636 | Email: casis@utm.my
such as ‘Aqā’id al-Nasafī by Imam ‘Umar al-Nasafī (d. 537/1142)
and ‘Aqīdah al-Ṭahāwiyyah by Imam Abu Ja’far al-Ṭahāwī (d.
2. to promote research and publication; Fax: +603 2615 4988 | Website: www.utm.my/casis UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
3. to develop RZS-CASIS library;
321/933). Original Arabic text is explained in English with
reference to relevant later works. 4. to fund scholarship for RZS-CASIS students;
5. to conduct seminars and other academic endeavours.
Religion, Development and Human Culture
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?
The genesis of religion from mythological beliefs. Revelation versus
Step 1:
non-revealed religion or religious tradition. Ethics and values. The
development of human communities into societies from ethnic Make your cash contribution to Bank Islam’s account no.
14032010035630 or cheques made payable to Bendahari
based to religion based identities. The advancement of human
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
culture, values with the unfolding of revelation-based religion.
Islām and Other Faiths Step 2:
Fill in the form and then send it together with the slip/re-
A thorough understanding of Islām as a revealed religion, ceipt of transaction either to casis@utm.my; or whatsapp
Abrahamic faith, and al-dīn al-ḥanīf. A critical analysis of religous to +60 19-306 8241.
pluralism, the development of Perennial Philosophy and the idea of
Note:
Transcendent Unity of Religions. The concept of tolerance and the
rights of non-Muslims in Islām. Any contribution shall stipulate “Donation for RZS-CASIS Fund”
www.utm.my/casis
RZS-CASIS,
an institute that seeks to inculcate
authentic Islamic knowledge and profound
understanding of other civilisations HER MAJESTY RAJA ZARITH SOFIAH