1. “ Towards becoming Muslims - and its challenges.” Friday night lecture series by: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail @ Masjid al- Istiqomah (Seranggoon, Singapore) ©2006ZhulkefleeHjIsmail ISLAM & SECULARISM

15. “ SECULARISM & SECULARIZATION” The integral components in the dimensions of Secularization are: [a] The “ disenchantment” of nature , - the freeing of nature from its religious overtones” (Max Weber) [b] The “ desacralization” of politics , - the abolition of sacral legitimation of political power and authority, which is the prerequisite of political change and hence also social change allowing for the emergence of the historical process.” [c] The “ deconsecration” of values . - the rendering transient and relative all cultural creations and every value system which for them includes religion and worldviews having ultimate and final significance, so that in this way history, the future, is open to change, and man is free to create the change and immerse himself in the ‘evolutionary’ process” ©2006ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

17. ISLAMIC RESPONSE TO SECULARISM EXTRACTED FROM “THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF PROF. SYED MUHAMMAD NAQUIB AL-ATTAS” Founding Director ISTAC (Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization) Holder of the Al- Ghazalie Distinguished Chair of Philosophy ©2006ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

19. “ ISLAMIZATION : brief notes to understand “ Islamization” (in the individual, personal sense) – refers to the recognition and acknowledgement of the Holy Prophet as the exemplary leader and personality for both man and woman. ©2006ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

20. “ ISLAMIZATION : brief notes to understand “ Islamization” (in the individual, personal sense) – refers to the recognition and acknowledgement of the Holy Prophet as the exemplary leader and personality for both man and woman. “ Islamization” (in the collective, social historical sense) – it refers to the Community (ummah)’s striving towards realization of the moral and ethical perfection achieved during the age of the Holy Prophet. ©2006ZhulkefleeHjIsmail