Thameem Ushama
Biographic Data
| ID | 9549168 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Thameem Ushama |
| GIVEN NAMES | Thameem |
| FAMILY NAME | Ushama |
| SIGNATURE | USHAMA T |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Islamic University Malaysia |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Balik-Islam Phenomenon: Filipino Muslim Reverts – Between the Gulf Countries and the Philippines
Islam arrived in the Philippines long before Christianity. However, today, at most, only 11% are Muslim in this largest Catholic country in Asia. Muslims comprise mainly of the Moros residing in the Southern parts of the country – Mindanao, Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago – and the Balik-Islam. The Balik-Islam are primarily former Christians who have converted or “returned” (Balik) to Islam. Many amongst the Balik-Islam are former expats or migrant…
Tawhidic Leadership in the Modern World: Bridging Islamic Governance With Universal Values for Peace and Integrity
This research explores the foundational principles of Tawhidic Leadership, an Islamic governance model rooted in the Oneness of Allah (Tawḥīd) and centered on fostering an ethically grounded and inclusive approach to leadership. The study investigates how core principles such as al-shūrā (consultation) and amānah (integrity) operate within this framework to promote governance that aligns with Islamic values of justice (‘ʿadālah), freedom (ḥurriyy…
Islamic and Christian Work Ethics: An Analysis
Various scholars have been inspired by ethics and value systems across the centuries. However, conversations on such topics – especially in academia – have been conducted from a Judeo-Christian perspective, without giving much attention to other systems of thought. Thus, we argue that the Islamic view of ethical consideration and work needs to be explored more. This article explores the notion of Islamic work ethics, and its dimensions in contras…
The Quran as a Source of Ethical and Moral Guidance in Contemporary Society: Al-Quran Sebagai Sumber Panduan Etika dan Moral dalam Masyarakat Kontemporari
Contemporary societies are confronted with a multifaceted range of ethical and moral problems, many of which arise from a confluence of powerful societal forces, including terrorism, globalisation, materialism, consumerism, and rapid changes in technology and social structures. The Quran's moral teachings remain crucial in addressing these issues and providing relevant solutions for modern dilemmas. As such, this study explores the Quran as an im…
Muslim Religious Leadership Education in the Minority Context: The Role of Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies
This paper studies the role of the Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies as a mediator in empowering Muslim religious leaders through proper Islamic education in Sri Lanka. Considerable criticism is directed towards traditional Islamic educational institutions for not exhibiting contemporary and contextually designed features regarding regional aspects such as the local social-cultural context. Thus, the paper attempts to elaborate on the role o…
Critical Elements of Religious Extremism During Early Islamic Civilisation: A Critical Study of Select Concepts
This paper reviews the thought of early Muslim sectarians, especially extremists, which generated controversy over the Islamic doctrine of Tawḥīd. Applying qualitative content analysis, the author explores works by Muslim scholars who studied these ideas. Malicious interpretations shaped various dimensions of Islamic thought that still influence contemporary discourse regarding the nature and transcendence of divine power. Among these are [1] Ḥul…
Alija Izetbegović ‘S Contributions to Socio-Political
This paper explores the socio-political and religious thoughts of Alija Izetbegović, a Bosnian intellectual-turned-politician and one of the Islamic thinkers in ex-Yugoslavia in the 20th century. It applies descriptive and analytical methods to examine the contributions of Izetbegović in the socio-historical context, with particular reference to the Young Muslims movement. It studies the tribulations he endured due to persecution by the Communist…
Islamophobia in India During the Covid-19 Crisis: A Surge of Stigmatization, Vilification and Murder
This article discusses how zealots exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to amplify Islamophobia in India. Qualitative content analysis of publications, speeches, websites, news bulletins, periodicals, YouTube and social media reveals a surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric and activity. It highlights deliberate misinformation by campaigns and outrages. These include blaming Muslims for the contagion, denying them medical treatment, official justification by doc…
Islamophobia in India: An Exploration of Its Roots, Rise and History
As a product of Hindu Fascists, Islamophobia in India is reviewed from the beginning of the twentieth century through to India’s 2019 Parliamentary elections. A qualitative content analysis clearly shows that Hindutva proponents disseminated the ideology with a view to establish Hindu Rashtra to the exclusion of Muslims. The paper focuses on documented actions taken by individuals, political leaders, parties and various Hindu organisations to cul…
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Islamophobia in India: An Exploration of Its Roots, Rise and History
As a product of Hindu Fascists, Islamophobia in India is reviewed from the beginning of the twentieth century through to India’s 2019 Parliamentary elections. A qualitative content analysis clearly shows that Hindutva proponents disseminated the ideology with a view to establish Hindu Rashtra to the exclusion of Muslims. The paper focuses on documented actions taken by individuals, political leaders, parties and various Hindu organisations to cul…
Islamophobia in India During the Covid-19 Crisis: A Surge of Stigmatization, Vilification and Murder
This article discusses how zealots exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to amplify Islamophobia in India. Qualitative content analysis of publications, speeches, websites, news bulletins, periodicals, YouTube and social media reveals a surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric and activity. It highlights deliberate misinformation by campaigns and outrages. These include blaming Muslims for the contagion, denying them medical treatment, official justification by doc…
Critical Elements of Religious Extremism During Early Islamic Civilisation: A Critical Study of Select Concepts
This paper reviews the thought of early Muslim sectarians, especially extremists, which generated controversy over the Islamic doctrine of Tawḥīd. Applying qualitative content analysis, the author explores works by Muslim scholars who studied these ideas. Malicious interpretations shaped various dimensions of Islamic thought that still influence contemporary discourse regarding the nature and transcendence of divine power. Among these are [1] Ḥul…
Alija Izetbegović ‘S Contributions to Socio-Political
This paper explores the socio-political and religious thoughts of Alija Izetbegović, a Bosnian intellectual-turned-politician and one of the Islamic thinkers in ex-Yugoslavia in the 20th century. It applies descriptive and analytical methods to examine the contributions of Izetbegović in the socio-historical context, with particular reference to the Young Muslims movement. It studies the tribulations he endured due to persecution by the Communist…
Muslim Religious Leadership Education in the Minority Context: The Role of Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies
This paper studies the role of the Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies as a mediator in empowering Muslim religious leaders through proper Islamic education in Sri Lanka. Considerable criticism is directed towards traditional Islamic educational institutions for not exhibiting contemporary and contextually designed features regarding regional aspects such as the local social-cultural context. Thus, the paper attempts to elaborate on the role o…
The Balik-Islam Phenomenon: Filipino Muslim Reverts – Between the Gulf Countries and the Philippines
Islam arrived in the Philippines long before Christianity. However, today, at most, only 11% are Muslim in this largest Catholic country in Asia. Muslims comprise mainly of the Moros residing in the Southern parts of the country – Mindanao, Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago – and the Balik-Islam. The Balik-Islam are primarily former Christians who have converted or “returned” (Balik) to Islam. Many amongst the Balik-Islam are former expats or migrant…
Tawhidic Leadership in the Modern World: Bridging Islamic Governance With Universal Values for Peace and Integrity
This research explores the foundational principles of Tawhidic Leadership, an Islamic governance model rooted in the Oneness of Allah (Tawḥīd) and centered on fostering an ethically grounded and inclusive approach to leadership. The study investigates how core principles such as al-shūrā (consultation) and amānah (integrity) operate within this framework to promote governance that aligns with Islamic values of justice (‘ʿadālah), freedom (ḥurriyy…
Islamic and Christian Work Ethics: An Analysis
Various scholars have been inspired by ethics and value systems across the centuries. However, conversations on such topics – especially in academia – have been conducted from a Judeo-Christian perspective, without giving much attention to other systems of thought. Thus, we argue that the Islamic view of ethical consideration and work needs to be explored more. This article explores the notion of Islamic work ethics, and its dimensions in contras…
The Quran as a Source of Ethical and Moral Guidance in Contemporary Society: Al-Quran Sebagai Sumber Panduan Etika dan Moral dalam Masyarakat Kontemporari
Contemporary societies are confronted with a multifaceted range of ethical and moral problems, many of which arise from a confluence of powerful societal forces, including terrorism, globalisation, materialism, consumerism, and rapid changes in technology and social structures. The Quran's moral teachings remain crucial in addressing these issues and providing relevant solutions for modern dilemmas. As such, this study explores the Quran as an im…
Political science (7 works) · Education and Islamic Studies (6 works) · Islam (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Philosophy (5 works) · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Engineering ethics (3 works) · Environmental ethics (3 works)