Author: Iznan Tarip
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Tackling Violent Religious Extremism Through Dialogue
As faith-based violence escalates globally, successful models of interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding in Southeast Asia serve as a critical reminder that such engagements are essential in reducing and dismantling stereotypes and building a more understanding among diverse community members. The role of religions in the security landscape is severely underrepresented. This stems partly from the false…
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Transform Your Leadership Style with These 23 Essential Virtues
Transform Your Leadership Style with These 23 Essential Virtues Great leaders aren’t born—they’re forged through the consistent practice of core virtues that inspire, motivate, and empower those around them. Imagine a leadership style rooted not just in skills or strategies, but in timeless character strengths that fuel resilience, innovation, empathy, and vision. Drawing from the…
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GROW with SMART Maqasid with families and friends
On the last day of Ramadan, we had the opportunity to organize a group coaching with family members and friends. We go through the usual GROW with SMART Maqasid together. Ramadan is a good opportunity to refocus our life goals and aspire to grow more. This is because Ramadan is when we’re at our best!…
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Social Media as a Tool for Information (Dis)order: A Bruneian Experience
Dr Iznan presented at a Webinar Series on 8 April 2025, titled ‘Social Media as a Space for Interreligious Dialogue for Peace in Southeast Asia’, in celebration on 10-year Anniversary for the King Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID). The title of the presentation is ‘Social Media as a Tool for Information…
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Maqasid al-Syari’ah: Ingredients of Organisational Success?
Presentation at the Islamic Leaders Conference, Jakarta on 12 September 2024. Thank you to the organizers for the invitation. I acknowledge that I am among leaders in formal and informal organizations, and also mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters exercising their own leadership capabilities. Today I am invited to share my thoughts on the topic Maqasid…
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Heart Reset for Good Vibes
Our hearts are often troubled, making us feel restless. As Ramadhan approaches, it is time to reset our hearts… Heart Intelligence Emotional intelligence is well-known. Introduced by the psychologist Daniel Coleman, emotional intelligence consists of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. It is great, but only to some extent. However, it is often over-valorized….
