Bridging academic discourse with society: IKIM launches new Islamic understanding series

Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) has launched three new publications in its Siri Soal Jawab Kefahaman Islam (SiJKI) series, aiming to bridge academic discourse with public understanding. The launch took place during the recent Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair.

The newly released books delve into critical themes including Islamic knowledge, contemporary challenges, family dynamics within a pluralistic society, and the principles of ethics, morality, and Sufism. These works are designed to answer common questions and address complex philosophical, legal, and spiritual inquiries relevant to Muslims today.

Authors like Dr. Mohd. Farid Mohd. Shahran and Dr. Nik Roskiman Abdul Samad, along with other IKIM researchers, contributed their expertise. The SiJKI series presents information in concise segments, supported by Quranic verses, hadith, tables, and infographics, making intricate subjects more digestible for a broad audience. The books avoid dense footnotes, focusing instead on clear explanations and providing glossaries for specialized terms.

Beyond the SiJKI series, IKIM actively publishes a range of scholarly materials. This includes in-depth analyses of contemporary issues such as Islamic inheritance laws, cryptocurrency, and other matters affecting Muslims globally. The institute also produces the peer-reviewed Jurnal TAFHIM, which is open-access and recognized by MyCite, further contributing to academic research and knowledge sharing within the Islamic studies field.