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The Star
11 hours ago
- General
- The Star
IKIM chairman's passing great loss to ummah in Malaysia, Singapore: Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore president
Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. SINGAPORE: (Bernama) The passing of Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) chairman, Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, on Thursday (June 26) is not only a great loss to the ummah in Malaysia but also in Singapore. Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) President, Muhammad Imran Kuna, said Muhammad Nur was one of the pioneers who helped establish the association's education system and remained an important consultant to its work until his passing. Muhammad Imran said that during a visit to Muhammad Nur's home last month when he was unwell, the former senator's parting words were a reminder to ensure that the Muslim ummah in Malaysia and Singapore remain united and continue working together. "He wanted us to be the bridge, and for the ummah to strengthen and hold hands. Insha Allah, we will continue to uphold his niat (intention) and request,' he told Bernama. Muhammad Imran added that the IKIM chairman was instrumental in fostering collaboration between MCAS and other Muslim associations and organisations in Malaysia. "He was one of those who believed in what we wanted to do and had great ideas. He was a great inspiration and will always be remembered by us. "He was supposed to be one of the pillars supporting the first Asia-Pacific Cross-Culture Conference, which we are planning to hold in Singapore in November, and also a major Quran-related project we intended to launch in Singapore,' he said, noting that he had known Muhammad Nur for 15 years. In January, MCAS, which is also known as Darul Arqam, honoured Muhammad Nur with its highest accolade at the inaugural MCAS Academic Excellence Award ceremony, in recognition of his dedication, leadership, and transformative impact on the association. As the MCAS' Islamic education consultant from 2000 to 2009, Muhammad Nur played a key role in refining the Islamic education curriculum and da'wah methodologies. According to MCAS, he was central in developing specialised courses for new Muslim converts, covering subjects such as Aqidah, Fiqh, and Sirah. His efforts also extended to revising textbooks, conducting seminars, and organising workshops aimed at enhancing the educational experiences of new Muslims from diverse backgrounds. Muhammad Nur passed away at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang at 11.27 am on Thursday at the age of 76. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
16 hours ago
- General
- Sinar Daily
IKIM chairman Muhammad Nur Manuty passes away at 76
He was 76. 26 Jun 2025 03:59pm Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. KUALA LUMPUR - Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. He was 76. His passing, at 11.27am, was confirmed by his special officer, Firhan Rosli, who described it as a significant loss to the nation and the Muslim community, especially in the fields of Islamic thought, scholarship, and da'wah. "Let us pray that Allah showers His mercy upon the professor, forgives his sins, and places him among the righteous and faithful,' Firhan said in a statement. The funeral prayer will be held after Asar at Masjid Al-Umm in Bangi, followed by burial at the Sungai Tangkas Muslim Cemetery, also in Bangi. Muhammad Nur was appointed IKIM chairman on May 8, 2023. He previously served as chairman of the Board of Directors at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) from Oct 1, 2018, to Sept 30, 2021. On Jan 18 this year, he was honoured with the highest award by the Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) in recognition of his leadership and transformational contributions to the organisation. President of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM), Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, described Muhammad Nur as a da'wah figure, Islamic scholar, and intellectual who dedicated his life to educating the ummah, spreading knowledge, and advocating for universal justice. Muhammad Nur's involvement in the Islamic movement began during his university years at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where he served as secretary-general of the National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students (PKPIM) in the early 1970s. He later held the position of ABIM president from 1991 to 1997. "During his presidency, he led ABIM through a crucial transitional period, strengthening its role in nation-building and amplifying its voice on the global stage, championing causes such as the plight of Muslims in Bosnia and Afghanistan,' Ahmad Fahmi said. He said the late professor also served as a lecturer, writer, and intellectual at UKM, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Selangor International Islamic University College (KUIS), Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), and other institutions, locally and abroad. Apart from that, he said Muhammad Nur had actively presented Islamic thought at global forums such as the Parliament of the World's Religions, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva and Dhaka, and the al-Nursi Conference in Turkey. As a prolific writer and thinker, he leaves behind a meaningful intellectual legacy through works such as Islam & Demokrasi, Polemik Kalimah Allah, Islam, Politik dan Kesederhanaan, and his memoir Jejak-Jejak Pencerahan Umat. - BERNAMA
Barnama
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Leaders Express Condolences Over Passing Of Muhammad Nur Manuty
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has conveyed his condolences over the passing of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) chairman Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, who passed away this morning. Mohd Na'im said he grew up admiring Muhammad Nur as a scholar, preacher, and thinker who consistently upheld Islamic values through knowledge, discourse, and leadership, admitting that he is deeply affected by Muhammad Nur's passing. "Allahummaghfirlahu warhamhu wa'afihi wa'fu 'anhu. May his soul be showered with mercy and placed among the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous,' he wrote in a Facebook post. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, in a post on X, described Muhammad Nur as a respected figure in dakwah (Islamic propagation), Islamic scholarship, and thought, who had significantly contributed to increasing Malaysians' understanding of Islam. He said his death was a tremendous loss for the ummah and nation. 'My condolences to the family. I pray that they are granted the strength and patience to face this difficult time. 'May Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty's soul be blessed, forgiven of all sins, and placed among the pious,' he added. Also extending his condolences on X was Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim, who described Muhammad Nur as a prominent figure in dakwah, an Islamic thinker, and an educator who consistently embraced wisdom and compassion in imparting knowledge and guiding the community.
Rakyat Post
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Rakyat Post
Malaysian Religious Scholar And PKR Leader Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty Dies At 75
Subscribe to our FREE Prominent religious scholar and PKR leader Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, who served as Chairman of the Islamic Understanding Institute of Malaysia (IKIM), died at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang at 11:27am on today (Jun 26). He was 75 years old. His death was announced by his special officer, Amir Firhan Rosli, in a Facebook post. The passing of the late professor is a great loss for the Muslim community and the country, especially in the fields of preaching, scholarship and Islamic thought, Amir Firhan said. Let us pray together that Allah SWT will shower His mercy upon the soul of the deceased, forgive all his sins, and place him among the righteous and faithful. Close Associate of PM Anwar from Reformasi Days Muhammad Nur was former Perak PKR chairman and senator who played a key role during Malaysia's reformasi era. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had visited him at the hospital recently while his close associate was receiving treatment. Muhammad Nur, a former He previously held the position of chairman of the board of directors at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) before his recent appointment to IKIM. Funeral prayers for Muhammad Nur will be held at Masjid Al-Umm in Bangi, Selangor. Temple University Graduate and Islamic Author Muhammad Nur is recognized for his significant contributions to He has a master's degree and a doctorate in Islamic Thinking and Comparative Religion from the University of Temple in Philadelphia, United States, which underscores his academic achievements in the field. Muhammad Nur is also an author with several books focusing on Islamic themes, including social transformation and understanding Islam. He recently launched a Meanwhile, condolences have been pouring in on social media following news of his passing, with tributes coming from local leaders, religious scholars, civil societies such as the We have received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of the former ABIM President, Ustaz Dato' Dr. Muhammed Nur Manuty. 'Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return.' May our Lord bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon him and grant him the highest rank in… — Hidayet Oghuzkhan (@HOghuzkhan) Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. Terkesan saat terima perkhabaran kehilangan seorang tokoh ilmuan, Allahyarham Prof. Dato' Dr. Muhammad Nur Manuty pagi tadi. Kehilangan ini pasti meninggalkan kesan mendalam buat semua. Semoga Allah SWT mencucuri rahmat, mengampuni segala… — Kamil Munim 🇲🇾 (@kamilmunim) MBM merakamkan ucapan takziah dan simpati yang mendalam kepada seluruh keluarga Allahyarham Prof. Dato' Dr. Muhammad Nur Manuty, Pengerusi Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) yang juga mantan Presiden Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM). Al-Fatihah — MBM (@BeliaMBM) Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
IKIM Chairman Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty passes away at 76
KUALA LUMPUR: The chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, passed away today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. He was 76. His special officer, Firhan Rosli, confirmed his death at 11.27 am, calling it a profound loss for Malaysia's Muslim community, particularly in Islamic scholarship and da'wah. 'Let us pray that Allah showers His mercy upon the professor, forgives his sins, and places him among the righteous and faithful,' Firhan said in a statement. The funeral prayer will take place after Asar at Masjid Al-Umm in Bangi, followed by burial at Sungai Tangkas Muslim Cemetery. Muhammad Nur was appointed IKIM chairman on May 8, 2023. Before that, he chaired the Board of Directors at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) from 2018 to 2021. Earlier this year, he received the highest award from the Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) for his leadership and contributions. Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, president of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM), described Muhammad Nur as a towering figure in Islamic thought and activism. His journey began as secretary-general of the National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students (PKPIM) in the 1970s before leading ABIM from 1991 to 1997. 'He guided ABIM through a critical transition, amplifying its global advocacy for Muslim causes, including Bosnia and Afghanistan,' Ahmad Fahmi said. Muhammad Nur was also a respected academic, teaching at institutions like UKM, IIUM, and KUIS. His intellectual contributions include books such as *Islam & Demokrasi* and *Polemik Kalimah Allah*.
