Ahmad F Yousif
Biographic Data
| ID | 4793398 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ahmad F Yousif |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ahmad F |
| FAMILY NAME | Yousif |
| SIGNATURE | YOUSIF A F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Brunei Darussalam |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Revisiting Fanaticism in the Context of Wasaṭīyyah
Fanaticism is derived from the Latin word fanum, which refers to sacred placesof worship such as temples or other consecrated sites. The complete term fanaticusmeans “to be put into raging enthusiasm by a deity.”2 In the modernsense, a fanatic is simply an individual who goes to an extreme, is overly zealousor unreasonably enthusiastic regarding an issue, idea, opinion, or action.These ideations do not have to be of a strictly religious nature, b…
Interview with Zaleha Kamaruddin
In Southeast Asia and elsewhere in the Muslim world, academicinstitutions – particularly in the humanities and social sciences –often ignore the potential leadership role of women. This is especiallyevident in Islamic studies, where women play a minor rolein research, teaching, and course management. Generally speakingunlike in the Middle East, many public and private SoutheastAsian schools of higher learning, as well as “Islamic” schools,feature…
Strategies for Enhancing the Understanding of Islam in the Media
During the last two decades, the world witnessed a meteoric rise in the role played by the media in influencing human perceptions of other people, places, and things. This tremendous influence has had both beneficial and detrimental consequences for individuals and communities across the globe. Muslims have experienced firsthand the harmful impact of the media and its ability to negatively influence public opinion. How has such a state of affairs…
The impact of 9/11 on Muslim identity in the Canadian National Capital Region
In the post-September 11, 2001 period, Muslims living in the Canadian National Capital Region (CNCR) have undergone various challenges at both the individual and community level. This study examines the extent to which the Muslim community in the CNCR has been able to maintain its religious identification, while at the same time adhere to Canadian social values and lifestyle, particularly in the aftermath of 9/11. It commences with a général over…
Islamic Revivalism in Malaysia
This paper briefly reviews some of the causes, manifestations, and effects of the growing Islamic revivalism in Malaysia. It also examines the non-Muslim minorities’ concerns about this rising Islamic consciousness and provides an Islamic response. Finally, the extent to which the events of 9/11 changed the dynamics between ethno-religious minorities and the government is briefly assessed
Islam, Minorities and Religious Freedom
2000). Islam, Minorities and Religious Freedom: A Challenge to Modern Theory of Pluralism. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs: Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 29-41
Family values, social adjustment and problems of identity
(1994). Family values, social adjustment and problems of identity: the Canadian experience. Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs. Journal: Vol. 15, No. 1-2, pp. 108-120
Muslims in the Canadian Mosaic
Almost one-third of the total population of Muslims in the worldtoday lives as a "minority" in lands where people of other faiths,cTeeds and ideologies have administrative, political and legislativecontrol. As a religious minority, these Muslims face certain difficultiesand challenges in practising their own distinct way of life.'This paper, based on a study of the Muslim community in theCanadian National Capital Region (CNCR) conducted in 1992, …
Islam, Minorities and Religious Freedom
2000). Islam, Minorities and Religious Freedom: A Challenge to Modern Theory of Pluralism. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs: Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 29-41
Family values, social adjustment and problems of identity
(1994). Family values, social adjustment and problems of identity: the Canadian experience. Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs. Journal: Vol. 15, No. 1-2, pp. 108-120
Muslims in the Canadian Mosaic
Almost one-third of the total population of Muslims in the worldtoday lives as a "minority" in lands where people of other faiths,cTeeds and ideologies have administrative, political and legislativecontrol. As a religious minority, these Muslims face certain difficultiesand challenges in practising their own distinct way of life.'This paper, based on a study of the Muslim community in theCanadian National Capital Region (CNCR) conducted in 1992, …
Muslims in the Canadian Mosaic
Almost one-third of the total population of Muslims in the worldtoday lives as a "minority" in lands where people of other faiths,cTeeds and ideologies have administrative, political and legislativecontrol. As a religious minority, these Muslims face certain difficultiesand challenges in practising their own distinct way of life.'This paper, based on a study of the Muslim community in theCanadian National Capital Region (CNCR) conducted in 1992, …
Family values, social adjustment and problems of identity
(1994). Family values, social adjustment and problems of identity: the Canadian experience. Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs. Journal: Vol. 15, No. 1-2, pp. 108-120
Islam, Minorities and Religious Freedom
2000). Islam, Minorities and Religious Freedom: A Challenge to Modern Theory of Pluralism. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs: Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 29-41
Islamic Revivalism in Malaysia
This paper briefly reviews some of the causes, manifestations, and effects of the growing Islamic revivalism in Malaysia. It also examines the non-Muslim minorities’ concerns about this rising Islamic consciousness and provides an Islamic response. Finally, the extent to which the events of 9/11 changed the dynamics between ethno-religious minorities and the government is briefly assessed
The impact of 9/11 on Muslim identity in the Canadian National Capital Region
In the post-September 11, 2001 period, Muslims living in the Canadian National Capital Region (CNCR) have undergone various challenges at both the individual and community level. This study examines the extent to which the Muslim community in the CNCR has been able to maintain its religious identification, while at the same time adhere to Canadian social values and lifestyle, particularly in the aftermath of 9/11. It commences with a général over…
Strategies for Enhancing the Understanding of Islam in the Media
During the last two decades, the world witnessed a meteoric rise in the role played by the media in influencing human perceptions of other people, places, and things. This tremendous influence has had both beneficial and detrimental consequences for individuals and communities across the globe. Muslims have experienced firsthand the harmful impact of the media and its ability to negatively influence public opinion. How has such a state of affairs…
Interview with Zaleha Kamaruddin
In Southeast Asia and elsewhere in the Muslim world, academicinstitutions – particularly in the humanities and social sciences –often ignore the potential leadership role of women. This is especiallyevident in Islamic studies, where women play a minor rolein research, teaching, and course management. Generally speakingunlike in the Middle East, many public and private SoutheastAsian schools of higher learning, as well as “Islamic” schools,feature…
Revisiting Fanaticism in the Context of Wasaṭīyyah
Fanaticism is derived from the Latin word fanum, which refers to sacred placesof worship such as temples or other consecrated sites. The complete term fanaticusmeans “to be put into raging enthusiasm by a deity.”2 In the modernsense, a fanatic is simply an individual who goes to an extreme, is overly zealousor unreasonably enthusiastic regarding an issue, idea, opinion, or action.These ideations do not have to be of a strictly religious nature, b…
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