Publications

Charter on Neighbourliness

The Charter on Neighbourliness was jointly affirmed on 14 October 2026 by MUIS and nine other religious communities in Singapore. It articulates a shared commitment to interreligious harmony, mutual care and collective responsibility - affirming that a harmonious society must be continually nurtured together.

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Explanatory Notes to the Charter on Neighbourliness

The Explanatory Notes to the Charter on Neighbourliness elaborates on the principles and values underpinning the Charter, jointly affirmed on 14 October 2026 by MUIS and nine other religious communities in Singapore, providing greater clarity on the shared commitment to interreligious harmony, mutual care, and collective responsibility.

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J.I.R.A.N Toolkit

J.I.R.A.N (Joining In, Respecting All Neighbours) is a practical interfaith engagement resource toolkit - gift from the Singapore Muslim community to Singapore. Drawing on two decades of experience, it equips individuals and faith communities to build meaningful relationships with their neighbours in Singapore.

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Harmony Centre & An-Nahdhah Mosque 20th Anniversary: Commemorative Booklet

This commemorative booklet celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Harmony Centre and An-Nahdhah Mosque, reflecting on their shared journey and contributions towards building a harmonious and inclusive community in Singapore.

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A Tapestry of Faiths: Keeping Religion Vibrant in a Multi-Religious Singapore

This publication explores how religious diversity can strengthen rather than diminish faith and social cohesion, drawing on Singapore's experience of nurturing interreligious harmony. It examines the interplay of legislative safeguards, public education, shared spaces and interfaith dialogue in sustaining a harmonious multireligious society. Originally written for Rongdhonu, the Singapore Bangladesh Society's official publication, in 2025.

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Abraham Across Scriptures: An Intertextual Study of His Character in the Tanakh, the Christian Bible, and the Qur'an

This comparative study examines the portrayal of Abraham (Ibrahim) in the Jewish Tanakh, Christian Bible and Qur'an, exploring his significance across the three Abrahamic faith traditions. Developed as part of the 2025 Postgraduate Certificate in Islam in Contemporary Societies (PCICS) capstone project.

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Beyond Rituals: Understanding Islam Through Its Core Principes and Values

Moving beyond common perceptions of Islam as a religion defined primarily by rituals and regulations, this publication introduces its foundational theological principles and the values that shape Muslim life. It offers readers a broader understanding of Islam as a faith that promotes purposeful living, human dignity and the collective well-being of society. Developed as part of the 2025 PCICS capstone project.

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Unpacking Interfaith Relations in Multireligious Singapore

What does meaningful religious harmony look like beyond peaceful coexistence? Drawing on academic literature and interviews with 11 individuals from diverse religious and non-religious backgrounds, this publication critically examines the state of interfaith relations in Singapore. It argues that lasting religious harmony must be cultivated through everyday relationships, alongside institutional safeguards and public policies. Developed as part of the 2025 PCICS capstone project.

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Reflections on Allah's Divine Wisdom in Diverse Creations: As Observed in Professor Perry Schimdt - Leukel's Fractal Theory

Drawing inspiration from Professor Perry Schmidt-Leukel's fractal theory of religious diversity, this reflective essay explores how recurring patterns of difference and interconnectedness may offer insights into Allah's divine wisdom. Through an Islamic theological lens, the author considers how diversity manifests across religious traditions, within faith communities and in individual spiritual experiences. A deeply personal reflection, it invites readers to appreciate religious diversity without diminishing theological distinctions, while recognising the limits of human understanding.

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