Gema Syahadah: Symphony of Faith
Date: Saturday, 20 July 2024 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Engage Theatre 1
Date: Sunday, 21 July 2024 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Masjid Sultan
Synopsis:
Gema Syahadah: The Symphony of Faith will be presented in both English and Malay, featuring renowned Malaysian speakers such as Associate Prof. Dato’ Dr. Farid Ravi and Ustazah Datuk Dr. Norhafizah Musa, alongside local speakers including Ustaz Fizar Zainal and Ustaz Nuzhan Abdul Halim.
This event delves into the transformative journeys of new Muslims, emphasizing the crucial support provided by Muslim communities. Join us for two days of engaging forums that spotlight their challenges and triumphs.
About Speaker:
Dato’ Professor Dr. Farid Ravi
Vice Chancellor/Head Executive Selangor Islamic University
Dato’ Professor Dr. Farid Ravi was born on November 28, 1971, in Kuala Lumpur, obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Usuluddin from Al-Bayt University, Jordan and a Master’s Degree in Al-Quran & Al-Sunnah Studies from the National University of Malaysia (UKM). He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the field of Tafsir & Ulum Al-Quran from the University of Jordan in 2015.
Dato’ Professor Dr. Farid Ravi Mohd Farid Ravi Abdullah was appointed as the fifth Rector/Chief Executive of Selangor International Islamic University (UIS) with effect from 1 January. The appointment of Mohd Farid Ravi as Rector is based on his ability, achievements and experience while holding administrative and academic positions at various levels.
Prior to helming the top position in UIS, he has held positions as Deputy Rector of Student and Alumni Affairs, lecturer and executive of the Islamic Center, director of the Institute for the Study of Hadith and Faith, director of the Center for Research and Innovation Management and director of the Graduate Studies Center.
He was also appointed as a member of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) in 2019, a member of the Pahang Islamic Religious Council and Malay Customs in 2020 and a member of the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) in 2021. He is also active in da'wah activities and society as well as having its own program on television and on social media.
Ustazah Datuk Dr. Norhafizah Musa
Speaker and Founder of Madinatul Huffaz
Ustazah Datuk Dr. Norhafizah Musa is an academician and religious personality in Malaysia. She serves as a lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Norhafizah obtained her Ph.D. in Islamic Psychology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2018 with her thesis titled "The Islamic psychotherapy approach in managing stress among breast cancer patients." She also holds a Master's degree in Da'wah and Human Development from the University of Malaya. Previously, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies at Yarmouk University, Jordan.
Norhafizah works as a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Her specific expertise lies in Da'wah Psychotherapy and Human Development. Her involvement in the field of da'wah began upon her return from Jordan. She is now an author, magazine columnist, and panel member for family and religious programs on Malaysian television. She has founded numerous training modules for youth, women, and corporate sectors.
Ustaz Muhamad Nuzhan bin Abdul Halim
Imam Executive Jamiyah Ar-Rabitah Mosque
Ustaz Muhamad Nuzhan bin Abdul Halim graduated with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Quranic Exegesis and its Sciences from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
He currently serves as Executive Officer at Jamiyah Arrabitah Mosque in Dakwah and Youth Development. He actively organizes Islamic learning and social development programmes for the Muslim community with special focus on religious awareness amongst Muslims, and the strengthening of religious and racial harmony in the country.
Ustaz Fizar Zainal
Exceutive Director KembaraUstaz.sg and Founder of FZ Services
Ustaz Fizar Zainal is a gregarious religious teacher in Singapore with a heart of gold. He’s an Executive Director with a recently launched Travel Agency called KembaraUstaz.Sg. He loves travelling, cats and of course, he is the ultimate foodie!
He was the former Executive Director of a non-profit social organisation in Singapore called BAPA, that conducts religious classes and actively participates in humanitarian aid missions to countries affected by natural disasters, war, or economic crisis.
Fizar Zainal holds a Diploma in Arabic Language and a Graduate Diploma in Dialogue of Civilizations from the Syeikh Ahmed Kuftaro Foundation, Damascus, Syria as well as a Diploma in Counselling and Psychology from APMI Kaplan. Prior to his tertiary education, Fizar spent two years at Rubat Tareem Asy-Syatiri, Yemen studying traditional Islamic learning. He is currently pursuing his BA in Business with Human Resource Management at Northumbria University.
Mr. Imran Kuna
President of Muslim Converts’ Association of Singapore
Muhammad Imran Kuna Abdullah has been a dedicated volunteer at the Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) since 2010, serving as a Council Member since 2012 and Deputy President from 2016 to 2018, where he launched the Qurban Drive initiative, setting a Singapore record. Currently leading MCAS and the Converts' Support Initiative, Project Ansar, he also manages Conversion ceremonies. Founder of "Dream 2 Aspire," Imran is active in community service through the Leng Kee Community Centre and served on the Board of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) from 2018 to 2022. Recently, he initiated Project SEED, fostering collaboration among Madrasahs and Malay/Muslim Organizations to empower Asatizah and secure funding for educational development.