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Religion31 Aug 2026
Recentering Homo Ethicus in Singapore’s AI Ambitions: An Islamic Ethical Perspective
In the recent Budget 2026 statement, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed his commitment to making Artificial Intelligence (AI) a core strategic lever to transform the nation’s economy and, more broadly, its competitiveness in the global AI landscape. This will be directed by the new National AI Council (NAIC)...
Sheikh Mohamad Farouq Abdul Fareez
9 min read
Religion30 Apr 2026
Digital Da’wah or Online Devotion? Rethinking Islam in the Platform Age
It often begins quietly. Phones unlocked and fingers hovering our daily scroll. A 30-second reminder on tawakkul (complete trust in Allah). A podcast reel on patience, framed against soft music and warm lighting. This scene is not foreign...
Wan Nur Zafirah
8 min read
Religion30 Apr 2026
Rising Religiosity in Singapore
Modernisation theory proposes that economic development leads to secularisation, where the society’s dependence on religion declines. According to Max Weber, urban societies undergoing modernisation will experience disenchantment when religion is instead replaced by a rational, scientific, and logical understanding of the world . However, Singapore stands out as an anomaly...
Rukhsana Bi Wahid
7 min read
Religion27 Feb 2026
The Hijabista Bandwagon: Social Media and the Hijab Culture in Singapore and Malaysia
The hijab is a visible symbol of religious expression for many Muslim women around the globe. Images of Muslim women donning the hijab in increasingly creative styles have surfaced online.
Aisyah Lyana
9 min read
Religion27 Feb 2026
An Islamic View on Plant-Based Diets and Vegetarianism/Veganism
Dietary choices have become a prominent marker of personal ethics and social consciousness in recent times. In recent years, plant-based lifestyles, including vegetarianism and veganism, are increasingly embraced by younger generations, including many young Muslims.
Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan
11 min read
Religion27 Feb 2026
Faith in Motion: Practising Halal Beyond The Certificate
Singapore’s significant rise in affluence translates into various indicators, one of them being increased travel opportunities for Singaporeans. According to Klook’s Travel Pulse 2026 Report, Singaporeans are set to remain ‘Asia’s biggest long-leisure travel spenders in 2026’
Nur Izzatie Adnan
9 min read
Religion31 Oct 2025
Navigating Interfaith Harmony in Singapore
In a multifaceted country like Singapore, the community is no stranger to conversations surrounding religious harmony. While Singaporeans grew up hearing messages emphasising racial and religious...
Illya Nabilah Abdul Manaf
9 min read
Religion30 Jun 2025
Between Screen and Souls: Supporting Muslim Youth in the Age of Social Media
The identity and experiences of today’s youth are being shaped in new ways. While family, religion, education and community have traditionally played central roles in forming values and...
Nur Hayati Yusoff
9 min read
Religion30 Oct 2024
Contemporary Challenges to Religiosity in Singaporean Muslim Youths
Singapore, a small island nation known for its cultural diversity and economic strength, is home to a Muslim minority comprising approximately 15.6% of its population<a href="#_ftn1"...
Abdillah Ammar
12 min read
Religion30 Oct 2024
Recalibrating the Search for Youths’ Self-Identity with the Wisdom of Muhammad Iqbal
Allama Syed Muhammad Iqbal known as a scholar, poet, philosopher, and a valuable contributor to Islamic thought. Having grown and contributed most to his home region of Pakistan, he is often...
Nur Faizah Rosli
11 min read