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Book Review29 Jan 2026
Behind the Oasis Duology: In Conversation with Ahmad Ubaidillah
A quick trip to the library might reveal a lingering gap on the shelves: where is the contemporary Singaporean Muslim voice in written literature? While our national literature scene may be thriving,...
Nur Izzatie Adnan
9 min read
Book Review30 Dec 2025
Book Review: Menjejak Wahyu Ilahi
Menjejak Wahyu Ilahi: Tafsir Kontemporari Dalam Pelbagai Tema Pilihan Menurut Al-Quran (Pursuing Divine Revelation: A Contemporary Exegesis of Selected Themes According to the Qur’an) emerged from...
Hasyir Hamid
8 min read
Book Review29 Aug 2025
The Spirit of Gotong Royong: A Book Review of Khairat Kita, A National Archive
Khairat Kita (2022) is a collective work by Fauzy Ismail, Zakaria Zainal, and Zaki Jumahri, that documents the history and lived experiences of Malay/Muslim Mutual Benefit Organisations (MMBOs) in...
Nur Izzatie Adnan +1
9 min read
Book Review22 Apr 2025
Beyond Recipes: The Cultural Odyssey of Singaporean Malay Cuisine
Khir Johari’s The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago goes beyond being just a traditional cookbook, providing a deep exploration of Malay cuisine as a vital...
Abdillah Ammar
9 min read
Book Review27 Jan 2025
Book Review: Imperialisme Intelektual by Syed Hussein Alatas
Imperialisme Intelektual written by Professor Syed Hussein Alatas is a profound piece of text which highlights the dangers of...
Haziqah Binte Rafiee
11 min read
Book Review30 Oct 2024
Book Review: Reviewing the Ideas of Ustaz Ahmad Sonhadji
It is often overlooked by the Muslim community in Singapore that we possess a rich religious intellectual heritage left behind by our religious luminaries. Figures such as Almarhum Ustaz Syed...
Ahmad Ubaidillah Mohamed Khair
7 min read
Book Review24 Jul 2024
Book Review: Alfian Sa’at’s Corridor
“Behind these fantastic stories however, was the faint hope that somehow, I had found someone who shared something in common with me.” (Duel in Corridor) The elusive human...
Azeem Sulehri
8 min read
Book Review07 May 2024
From Beirut to Jerusalem: Lessons on Liberation Theology
Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza today makes Dr Ang Swee Chai’s book, From Beirut to Jerusalem, a necessary read. The book, which was originally published in 1989 and then republished with an...
Nur Hikmah Md Ali
9 min read
Book Review06 Feb 2024
Book Review: Suffian Hakim's The Keepers of Stories
Sufiian Hakim’s novel, The Keepers of Stories, is a compelling tale that centres on the clashes between tradition and modernity, set in post-independence Singapore. The Keepers of...
Nabilah Syahirah
10 min read
Book Review25 Oct 2023
Book Review: The Malay Community’s Post-Independence Experience in Suratman Markasan’s Penghulu
The perception of literature has always been diverse in society. While some perceive it as a medium of entertainment and a form of escapism, there are others who view it as a tool. A tool to bring...
Ahmad Ubaidillah Mohamed Khair
10 min read