Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Professor Syed Naquib al-Attas, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: 1. Alhamdulillah, I am most grateful that Allah Subhanahu wata‘ala has given me yet another opportunity to be in the company of Professor al-Attas. Our last occasion was five years ago when I came to launch his Festschrift, a book … Read full speech
PUTTING ETHICS TO WORK IN BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. A very good morning, ladies and gentlemen: 1. It gives me great pleasure for me to be here this morning to address this gathering of representatives from civil society, academia, the corporate world and the public service. I hold in very … Read full speech
“RECLAIMING THE MIDDLE WAY” Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Professor Mohammad Hashim Kamali, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: 1. When I first received the invitation, months ago, from Professor Kamali to launch his latest book, not only was I truly humbled by his request, but I also felt honoured—not least because it gives … Read full speech
Human development over the millennia can sometimes be viewed through the prism of a series of grand designs that occurred over time. At different periods they included the emergence of ancient civilisations along mighty rivers; the birth of religions that come to hold sway over millions; the establishment of empires that allowed commerce and culture … Read full speech
Islamic Social Finance for Humanitarian Financing Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In the name of God, the Most Gracious and Merciful. Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Assalamualaikum wa-rahmatullahi wabarakatuh. 1. It is a great pleasure for me to be dining here this evening, and thank you to Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of the WIEF Foundation in Malaysia, for … Read full speech
Islamic Finance: The Way Forward I am grateful to Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala for this opportunity to be here in the beautiful city of Casablanca and to address you this morning. I wish to record my appreciation to the Royal family of the Kingdom of Morocco for their warm welcome and hospitality. I pray for Allah’s … Read full speech
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim. Assalammualikum warahmatulah hibawarakatuh Salam Sejahtera. The Merdeka Award Trust is delighted to announce that this year six (6) outstanding individuals will receive the 2015 Merdeka Award while two promising, young scientists will accept the Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment. This occasion marks the eighth year in which individuals, both Malaysian and … Read full speech
‘Reclaiming Education in Muslim Universities in the 21st Century’ Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: It is a pleasure for me to be here this morning and to be given the opportunity to address this gathering of university leaders and administrators not only from Malaysia, and also from all over … Read full speech
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Salam Sejahtera. I am pleased to have been invited say a few words at the launch of this book by Tan Sri Dr Lin See Yan. Tan Sri Dr Lin embodies many excellent qualities but among them, and one that I would especially like to emphasise today, is the … Read full speech
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh And Good Afternoon. Distinguished Guests, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am extremely pleased to have been honoured with this ASEAN Lifetime Achievement Award and to say a few words of acceptance. My roles as Crown Prince, and then Regent, and, now, Sultan of the State of Perak, Malaysia, have … Read full speech