International Seminar on Islamic Civilization and Thoughts (INSIST) 2017: Towards Civilization Sustainability and Universal Peace

• Main Author: PPIK, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Kemanusiaan
• Format: Monograph
• Language: English
• Published: School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia 2017
• Subjects: BP1-253 Islam
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/36713/1/BROCHURE_INSIST_2017_EXTENDED.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/36713/

Islamic civilization was well-known for its significant and tremendous contribution to the advancement of science and technology in its golden era. This was due to the appreciation and effort among the Muslim scholars in the past about translating the teachings of the Quran into a realization as the contents of the Quran very often emphasizes on the importance of knowledge, wisdom, science and adab (ethics) in order for human being to achieve a successful life in this world and in the Hereafter. This seminar aims to persuade Muslim scholars and scientist to enlighten mind of intellect and to contribute to the whole world for solution of current political international relations, economic, education, social problems, well-being of the society as well as environmental protection to ensure a sustainable pattern of lifestyle, thereby contributing to the betterment of the planet for the benefit of both the present and future generations. In other words, this seminar intends to revitalize the Islamic intellectual and religious tradition and reclaim the dynamic and leading role of the Muslim ummah in the modern world. This fundamental aspiration was crucial to revitalize contemporary Muslim ummah and to inspire the flowering of ideas, arts, philosophy, education, science and technologies etc in our modern time for the purpose of promoting rigorous civilization renewal of the Muslim ummah as well as for the benefit of mankind in general.