NILAI, November 1, 2017 – The Faculty of Leadership and Management of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) has tied collaboration with the Wasatiyyah Institute of Malaysia to organise the International Conference of Islamic Da’wah and Management or IC-DAIM 2017 which has successfully taken place from October 31 to November 1, 2017. It is a continuation of series of conference which has been biennially conducted since 2010.

Through its theme “A Means of Wasatiyyah Leadership”, the conference is targeting a bigger crowd of audience ranging from the scholars, researchers, policy makers, executives, da’wah activists, students and anyone interested in participating in this conference.

IC-DAIM 2017 is proudly officiated by the Minister of the Department of Prime Minister, YB Major- General (R) Dato’ Seri Jamil Khir bin Baharom. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abdullah Md Zin and Assoc. Prof Dr Mohd Afandi Mat Rani, The Deputy Director 1 of the Wasatiyyah Institute of Malaysia are the plenary speakers of this conference.

”It is hoped that this conference is able to enlighten the contemporary preachers and leaders on issues pertaining to da’wah. Besides that, it is anticipated that the theoretical and practical aspects can be aligned in order to enhance the productivity of da’wah institutions and leadership. In fact, the theme ’wasatiyyah’ or moderation, is very much relevant to the current situation and is close to the society,” said Dr. Kalsom binti Ali, the Director of IC-DAIM 2017.

“It has been our aim that through IC-DAIM 2017 Conference, academicians can widen their perspectives through the sharing session of their research works, and the administrators can better enhance their organisations or institutions. We hope that this conference can be a medium to the all to realistically plan and execute effective da’wah activities and the management of da’wah institutions,” she added.

This conference has been an avenue to gather intellectuals and scholars nationwide and worldwide as well as the professionals, executives, da’wah, leadership and management practitioners. The closing ceremony is officiated by Dato’ Mohd Yusof bin Din, The Director of Wasatiyyah Institute of Malaysia, the Department of Prime Minister.

Prepared by:
Syazlyna Jamil
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