The Iqra Times (reviving the new spirit of human civilization in the 21st century)

  Teladan Kepimpinan Berprestasi Tinggi (High Performance Leadership) Rafizi Ramli –  Efisiensi, Integriti, dan Fokus pada Hasil Peletakan jawatan YB Dato’ Seri Rafizi Ramli sebagai Menteri Ekonomi baru-baru ini menandakan pengakhiran satu babak penting dalam pentadbiran kerajaan. Namun, warisan kepimpinannya meninggalkan kesan mendalam, khususnya dalam membudayakan  kepimpinan berprestasi tinggi ( high performance leadership )  — yang menekankan efisiensi, integriti, dan penghormatan terhadap masa serta sumber awam. Artikel ini mengupas prinsip-prinsip teladan yang diterapkan Rafizi sepanjang 2 tahun 6 bulan memimpin Kementerian Ekonomi (KE), bersumberkan pengalaman pegawai KE sendiri, dan diperkukuh dengan prinsip Islam mengenai kepimpinan yang amanah dan berwawasan. 1. Kepimpinan Berpragmatik: Utamakan Tugas Hakiki, Tolak Formaliti Rafizi mencabar norma tradisional pejabat menteri dengan pendekatan  less ceremony, more work  — satu ciri utam...

  Mendidik Anak Menjadi Qurratul ‘Uyun: Penyejuk Hati Dunia dan Akhirat Video ini mengupas secara mendalam konsep qurratul ‘uyun — penyejuk mata dan hati — melalui pendidikan anak yang berpaksikan nilai-nilai al-Quran dan sunnah. Berdasarkan firman Allah dalam Surah al-Furqan ayat 74 , ceramah ini menekankan bahawa hanya anak yang soleh, taat, dan berakhlak mulia — hasil tarbiah ibu bapa yang menjadi ‘ibadurrahman — mampu menjadi sumber kebahagiaan sebenar di dunia dan akhirat. وَالَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا "Dan orang-orang yang berkata: Wahai Tuhan kami, kurniakanlah kepada kami pasangan-pasangan kami dan zuriat keturunan kami sebagai penyejuk mata kami, dan jadikanlah kami pemimpin bagi orang-orang yang bertakwa." — Surah al-Furqan, 25:74 Asas Tarbiah: Menjadi ‘Ibadurrahman Terlebih Dahulu Allah menggambarkan ‘ibadurrahman (hamba-hamba Allah Yang Maha Pemurah) da...

  Malaysia Urged to Lead Research and Innovation in Islamic Economy  INCEIF University is advocating for Malaysia to become a global leader in Islamic economic research and innovation, emphasizing the development of a value-based, compassionate, and balanced system. This initiative was significantly bolstered by the launch of the Centre for Research and Innovation in Islamic Economics (i-RISE) on June 10, 2025, by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The PM stressed the critical need for Islamic economics to prioritize good governance, clear policy frameworks, and tangible real-world impact , moving beyond mere halal compliance or anti-"riba" rhetoric. He called for addressing structural flaws in Muslim countries, particularly wealth leakage and corruption, arguing that "if we ignore governance, Islamic economics risks becoming hollow." i-RISE, supported by the Islamic Economic Research and Innovation Fund (IERIF) with over RM12 million in funding, is design...

  The Digital Dawah Renaissance: Dr. Zakir Naik and the Global Islamic Resurgence Introduction This report offers a comprehensive synthesis of insights drawn from Dr. Zakir Naik's inaugural podcast sessions. It provides a detailed examination of his life, work, philosophy, and perspectives on Islam, contemporary society, and personal lifestyle. Furthermore, this analysis explores the broader phenomenon of the burgeoning popularity of Islamic content within the digital sphere, underscoring its profound significance and far-reaching implications for the global Muslim community. Dr. Zakir Naik: A Life Dedicated to Dawah Dr. Zakir Naik, originally a medical doctor, transitioned to full-time Dawah (Islamic missionary work) in the early 1990s, drawing inspiration from Sheikh Ahmad Deedat. His unwavering dedication is vividly reflected in his rigorous daily routine, stringent financial discipline, and steadfast commitment to prioritizing spiritual healing over physical ailments. This dedi...