netherland dutch media coverage on dian nafi paper on international conference at radboud university
netherland dutch media coverage on dian nafi paper on international conference at radboud university
netherland dutch media coverage on dian nafi paper on international conference at radboud university
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"Seeking the middle path (Al-wasaṭiyya): articulations of moderate Islam" (Conferentie)
"In the last decade, the often reductionist view of jihād and sharīa has
become the face of what and who the Muslims are. This view is further advanced
by the loud number of Islamist groups that adopt highly antagonistic or
repressive readings of jihād and sharīa. There
are numerous counter-arguments by the Muslim to demonstrate that such views and
readings are unqualified to become the representative interpretations of the
message of Islam. Often such effort is received tepidly and—at best— simply
ignored. However, there is a bigger effort from the majority Muslim groups
though slowly but surely of promoting a concept whose relevance must be pointed
out in order to bring to the fore groups larger and more relevant than the
extremist elements. This is the concept of ‘moderation’ or wasaṭiyya in Arabic. Notably, this concept is placed as
being of central relevance to understanding the silent majority of Muslims.
Despite the debates about what it means to have a ‘moderate’
Islam, there has been a demand among citizens across the globe that religious
believers—Muslim in particular—promote moderation and tolerance. Undoubtedly,
this way of understanding remains challenged by a number of conservative groups
who seek out a literal approach to the Divine texts. The main thing that
different Islamic denominations theorists unanimously agree on is the need to
stay away from the ‘margins’ and ‘extremes’ of religion, and remain in a middle
position. Exceeding those borders would provoke misconceptions, and effectively
it will take us away from the core of the faith.
This conference seeks to define and understand the concept
of al-wasaṭiyya and then—considering the scriptural sources—seeking to
illustrate where it can find the concept of moderation in the people’s daily
lives as well as in the state’s affairs; how moderation is defined and the way
in which the centrality of the Islamic message relies upon the correct
interpretation and practice of moderation."
Programme
Opening Speeches | 9.00-9.45 | Location:
Academiezaal
- Prof.dr.
D.H.J. Wigboldus - President of the Executive Board Radboud University
- Ibnu
Fikri - Tanfidiyyah of PCINU Belanda
- HE.
I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja - the Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands
- Prof.dr.
KH. Said Aqil Siroj, M.A - NU Central Board Chairman
Keynotes | 9.45-12.00 | Location: Academiezaal
- Hon.
Drs. H. Lukman H. Saiffuddin - Minister of Religious Affairs Republic of
Indonesia
Al-Wasaṭiyya in Indonesia as the home of the biggest Muslim population in the world (tbc) - Coffee
break 10.15-10.30
- Prof.dr.
Timothy Winter (Syeikh Abdal Hakim Murad) - Islamic scholar, author,
professor at Cambridge Muslim College
The preponderance of Al-Wasaṭiyya Islam in Europe and Indonesia. Could Islam Nusantara be a model of a moderate Muslim in Europe? (tbc) - Dr.
Carool Kersten - Senior Lecturer in the Study of Islam & the Muslim
World at King's College London
How the role of pluralistic setting in Indonesian society has shaped Islam in Indonesia (tbc)
Lunch break and intermezzo | 12.00-13.30
performance by Gastarana dance, Bukit Tinggi-West Sumatra
Panel Session I | 13.30-15.00
- Panel
1: Globalisation and the reality
between respecting tradition and living in, and also contributing to the
modern world – In the Context of Islam in Europe; Muslim integration,
Citizenship and Human Rights
Convener: Dr. Martijn de Koning - Radboud University, Nijmegen
Location: Buitendijkkamer - Panel
2: The relevance of ‘Islam
Nusantara’ in the Manifestation of Al-Wasaṭiyya
Convener: Prof.dr. N.J.G. Kaptein - University of Leiden and Dr. Roel Meijer - Radboud University, Nijmegen
Location: Academiezaal - Panel
3: The Identification of Al-Wasaṭiyya – In the implementation of curbing and combating
radicalism
Convener: Prof. Robert Setio - UKDW, Yogyakarta
Location: Alfrinkkamer - Panel
5: Al-Wasaṭiyya – In the Context of Science and Technology,
Halal-Toyyib (fair) food, and Environmental Exploitation
Convener: Dr. Zainal Abidin Bagir - UGM, Yogyakarta and Prof.dr. Thijl Sunier - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Senaatzaal
Panel Session II | 15.00-16.30
- Panel
2: The relevance of ‘Islam
Nusantara’ in the Manifestation of Al-Wasaṭiyya
Convener: Prof.dr. N.J.G. Kaptein - University of Leiden and Dr. Roel Meijer - Radboud University, Nijmegen
Location: Academiezaal - Panel
4: Al-Wasaṭiyya – In the Context of Ethical Behaviour and related
issues within the financial sector and economies (Sharia Banking)
Convener: Ahmad Mansur - UINSA, Surabaya
Location: Mohrmannkamer - Panel
5: Al-Wasaṭiyya – In the Context of Science and Technology,
Halal-Toyyib (fair) food, and Environmental Exploitation
Convener: Dr. Zainal Abidin Bagir - UGM, Yogyakarta and Prof.dr. Thijl Sunier - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Senaatzaal - Panel
6: Al-wasaṭiyya – In the Context of Promoting Moderation and
Understanding on Women's Role and Status
Convener: Prof.dr. Karin van Nieuwkerk - Radboud University, Nijmegen
Location: Buitendijkkamer
https://www.ru.nl/nieuws-agenda/agenda/virtuele-map/moderate-islam-conference/
Lectures | 16.45-17.45 | Location:
Academiezaal
- KH.
Yahya Cholil Staquf - General Secretary, NU Supreme Council and Director
of Religious Affairs, Bayt ar-Rahmah
- Prof.
Abd. Rahman Mas'ud, PhD - Head of Research, Development & Training
Agency MORA
- Dr.
H. Abdul Mu'ti, M.Ed - General Secretary of Muhammadiyah
Closing remarks | 17.45-18.45 | Location:
Academiezaal
- Prof.dr.
Frans Wijsen - Chair of Empirical & Practical Religious Studies,
Vicedean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies,
Radboud University
The conference will be concluded with closing remarks on the overall topic of Al-Wasaṭiyya. The session covers Q&A's from previous speakers
Network Drinks (Borrel) | 18.45-19.30
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