When most people think about Singapore, Muslims aren't top of the list. But for Dr. Baptiste Brodard, a sociologist and researcher in Islamic Studies from Switzerland, Singapore's Muslim community is one of the most successful in the world. We speak with both Dr. Baptiste and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi, President of LBKM, about the role of leadership in the evolving Muslim community. (01:05) - Recording from ICCOS 2024 (01:40) - Introduction of Dr. Baptiste Brodard and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi (02:00) - Discussion on leadership representation and demographic shifts (04:35) - Exploring the intersection of religion and ethnicity (09:24) - Insights on what Singapore can learn from Europe about Islam and vice versa (14:18) - Dr. Brodard's perspective on achieving harmony among diverse groups (15:50) - Building bridges between communities (23:50) - Distinctions between public and private spheres
When most people think about Singapore, Muslims aren't top of the list. But for Dr. Baptiste Brodard, a sociologist and researcher in Islamic Studies from Switzerland, Singapore's Muslim community is one of the most successful in the world. We speak with both Dr. Baptiste and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi, President of LBKM, about the role of leadership in the evolving Muslim community.
(01:05) - Recording from ICCOS 2024
(01:40) - Introduction of Dr. Baptiste Brodard and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi
(02:00) - Discussion on leadership representation and demographic shifts
(04:35) - Exploring the intersection of religion and ethnicity
(09:24) - Insights on what Singapore can learn from Europe about Islam and vice versa
(14:18) - Dr. Brodard's perspective on achieving harmony among diverse groups
(15:50) - Building bridges between communities
(23:50) - Distinctions between public and private spheres