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  1. INTRODUCTION

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    This NUSMS working paper is with the main purpose of ensuring clarity of direction, towards our organizational work. It should be understood carefully and with knowledge so that one is very sure and clear of what we as a tertiary student organization should and must do in our journey towards establishing a God conscious society, Insya-Allah.

    It is hoped that with such a working paper set for NUSMS will leads us to greater achievements and success.

    This working paper will consists of the following sections:

    • Historical background

    • Vision, mission, objectives and motto

    • Organizational structure

    • Organizational principles

    • Core values

    • Leadership directives

    • Environmental analysis and key trends

    • Strategic Intents

    • Primary result areas

    • Proposed secretariat action plan 1998/1999

    • Conclusion

     

  2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

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    National University of Singapore Muslim Society (NUSMS) was established as a registered society on 22 August 1964.Before that, it had a long history with University of Malaya Muslim society, involving itself in various anti-colonial activities and in initiatives towards the discussion of pertinent societal issues. Some of the issues discussed were like the Muslim Inheritance Bill, the need for a central Malayan Administration Authority, status of woman in Islam, Women�s Charter, the backwardness of the Malays and education of the Muslims.

    In 1964, after the separation with University of Malaya and subsequently the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965, a major reshuffle in policy-making was made as the reins of the NUSMS as an organization had always been held by the Malaysians. It was decided then, that efforts should be focus onto the minority Muslim community in Singapore in alleviating their socio-economic realities; which have serious long-term implications. One such community project that NUSMS had done were the Muslim Parents Awareness Campaign jointly planned with the Islamic Religious Council in 1974 to 1975.

    The turning point of the society was in 1975 when its structure and activities took a new perspective � as a result of a heightened Islamic awareness and Ummatic consciousness in campus, aiming at the development of Islamic workers and thinkers. Close links and learning networks with international Islamic organizations were forged such as Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (HMI) and Persatuan Mahasiswa Islam Asia Tenggara(PERMIAT). A new NUSMS mission statement which embodies qualities that a Muslim leader should have was put into place - as what the society have it right now.

    Since then till the 90s, the leaderships of NUSMS have made unrelenting efforts in continuing the work of establishing the vision and mission of NUSMS - through the development of the total Syaksiyyah(personality) of undergraduates of which they are able to be effective agents of good change in society, Insya-Allah.

     

  3. VISION, MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND MOTTO

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    Vision

    Towards a God-conscious society

     

    Mission

    The development of an academic, innovator and devoted Muslim individual, responsible for the establishment of a just and prosperous society blessed by Allah s.w.t.

     

    Objectives

    NUSMS is committed to achieving the following objectives:

    • To promote Islamic studies and culture

    • To prevent the improper interpretations of the teachings of Islam and that of which is a hindrance to the pursuit of knowledge

    • To be of service to our co-religionists in matters pertaining to religion and education

    • To promote better relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims

     

    Motto

    Since it has always been the objective of any higher institution of learning to produce people who absorb knowledge critically, it would be a natural for undergraduates to develop a strong sense of attachment towards the pursuit of knowledge, for the sake of developing ourselves. Motivated further, by the importance accorded to the pursuit of knowledge by Islam and the fact that we are people of learning. As such NUSMS motto is as following:

    "Rabbi Zidni Ilman"

    (My Lord, increase me in knowledge)

    (Surah Taha: 114)

     

     

  4. ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES

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    These organizational principles are of cardinal importance that must be strictly observed and adhered to in efforts towards realizing our mission.

    • Comprehension

    • Obedience and Respect

    • Consultation

    • Collective Effort

     

  5. CORE VALUES

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    In order to guide ourselves in our working relationship together, as well in the efforts of implementation of society�s programmes, 4 core values are adopted to create an organizational culture that is cordial, amicable and directed.

    • Sincerity of Intention

    • Wisdom in Implementation

    • Strategic management

    • Tears of Hope

     

  6. LEADERSHIP DIRECTIVES

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    Leadership directives expect and demand people in the leadership to be exemplary Muslim individuals, through good actions and clarity of mission.

    • Ensure unity and solidarity

    • Be wise in struggles

    • Strengthen and increase on one�s own deeds

     

  7. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND KEY TRENDS

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    NUSMS accepts the fact that da�wah without a deep understanding of social, political, economic and cultural realities will inevitably make it outdated and ineffective in its struggle towards establishing its mission. And as such NUSMS will continue to recognize the following trends in the NUSMS Plan 2000:

    • The Islam revivalism all over the world, particularly in this region and as such how can we ride on this wave of Islamic resurgence and renewal

    • The growing acknowledgment that oppression and subjugation are no longer physical and coercive in nature but through economic and intellectual domination - surgically maneuvered in implementation

    • The perception that with the death of socialism and communism, Islam is the apparent enemy of the new world order

    • The growth of da� wah Islamiah as a sophisticated industry of its own, which requires heavy investments in all levels such as finance, human resource, mass media, information technology and professional expertise

    • The pervasiveness of corruption and vulgarities, spread by technology and its impact on society and da� wah Islamiah

    • With the event of a regional economic crisis, societies are undergoing major political, social, economic and structural upheavals and as such how does da�wah Islamiah consolidates its efforts with deep understanding of current social realities

    • The unique and inseparable history between countries in ASEAN and their close interdependence to one another, in particular between Singapore and Malaysia and how does such political sensibilities affects the nature of da�wah in Singapore

    • As education and information become more and more readily accessible, NUSMS will face the challenges of an increasingly knowledge and service based society who will be assertive and demanding in their requests and wants

    • Growing expectation from the undergraduates to see quality programmes that are mass appealing and cultural in nature; and that are able to fulfill their overall development as an individual and as a small community in campus

    In response to these challenges and trends, NUSMS must continue to give its utmost commitment to employing the necessary steps in ensuring that Islam is uphold and the work of enjoining righteousness and forbidding falsehood(amar ma�ruf nahi mungkar) is continued with resoluteness.

    Verily Allah is with those who are with the truth and remember Allah s.w.t says in surah Muhammad verse 7; " O you believe! If you help in the cause of Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm."

     

  8. STRATEGIC INTENTS

    1. To strengthen as well as enhance NUSMS niche programmes

    2. To create initiatives for the unification of the efforts of da�wah in the youth organizations

    3. To establish a formal channeling process of NUSMS activists to the Muslim community organizations

    4. To develop NUSMS to take up leadership standing in the student community, particularly in NUS

    5. To invest heavily in image building and documentation efforts

    6. To have our own mass appeal programmes that is unique and important to the intended friendly image of NUSMS

    7. To widen our support base and ensure that effective communications are maintained

     

  9. PRIMARY RESULT AREAS

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    Strategic Intents

    Primary Result Areas

    Plan 2000

    A. Niche

    1. All levels of NUSMS training system are in operation

    2. Adoption of magazine and newsletter format in publication

    3. Programmes be effectively well-funded

    4. More foreign speakers invited to campus

    5. Study tour to Malaysia with IIUM being the host

    1. NUSMS training system be fully funded, supported and endorsed by MUIS, PERGAS or PERDAUS

    2. NUSMS training system be open to all tertiary institutions

    3. Institutionalization leadership training camp into a co-organized annual project between NUSMS and NTUMS

    B. Leadership standing in campus

    1. More points of contact with NUS student religious societies:

      • Varsity Christian Fellowship

      • Hindu Society

      • Buddhist Society

      • Legion of Mary

    2. Continuity of joint projects with NUS PBM

    3. Active participation of NUS activities:

      • NUS public lectures and seminars

      • OSA programme initiatives

      • Responding and feedback to campus issues

    1. NUSMS be seen as important reference points and be seen to be taken the lead for any matters pertaining to the Muslim community at large

    2. Establish a memorandum of understanding between NUS student religious societies to have joint- programmes of inter-religious dialogues and forums

    C. Unification of youth da�wah

    1. Cultural week organized with the support of 4 main da�wah youth bodies:

      • PERGAS

      • SAFF

      • FMSA

      • DARUL ARQAM

    2. One informal riadhah activity organized involving all youth activists from the 4 da�wah youth bodies

    1. To have an annual youth development and leadership training camp organized jointly together by all the 4 da�wah youth organizations having the same agenda and the utilization of all resources

    2. The presence of trust, cooperation and synergy in all the da�wah youth organizations.

    D. Channeling process

    1. A formalized assimilation programme set for NUSMS core activists by the da�wah youth organizations

    2. Having a personal learning network between the leaderships of NUSMS and the youth leaders of the da�wah youth organizations

    1. Institutionalization of NUSMS core activist�s channelling process to the various da�wah youth organizations

    2. Representations of NUSMS core activists in the regeneration process of our community organizations

    E. Documentation & image-building

    1. NUSMS phamplets and logo to be done

    2. Launching of NUSMS da�wah comic book

    3. Have press releases on NUSMS programmes and society�s feedback on community issues

    4. Heavy investments on publicity of programmes

    5. Participation in external community programmes

    6. Notice boards being the best in campus

    1. NUSMS be seen by the society as being dynamic, socially conscious and responsible in helping the less able in the society

    2. Islam to be a less misunderstood religion in Singapore through the efforts of NUS MS and PBM

    3. Information about NUSMS, its organization and its secretariats is readily obtained and accessible to the public

    F. Mass appeal

    1. One major riadhah programme organized with the support of NUSPBM

    2. Overseas social visit planned

    1. Availability of enough NUSMS supporters for any contingencies that might happen

    2. Mass perceptions that the leadership of NUSMS is of exemplary stature

    G. Widen support base and Communication

    1. Monthly in-house session with NUSMS core activists

    2. Fortnightly sport sessions between Exco. Members and undergraduates for Muslimin and Muslimah

    3. One feedback forum with the undergraduates to be organized with NUS PBM

    4. NUSMS's 35th anniversary dinner being organized - inviting all past leaderships of NUSMS to attend

    1. High representations of NUSMS core activists and supporters in all faculties

    2. An established NUSMS usrah online

    3. NUSMS and PBM WebPage having it own server and be easily accessible from the internet search engines

     

  10. PROPOSED SECRETARIAT ACTION PLAN 1998/1999

    1. CULTURAL WEEK

      • Staging of a play

      • Screening of Islamic videos

      • Exhibitions

      • Concert

      Lectures in 4 languages: Chinese, Malay, English, Tamil and Arabic

      Supported by PERGAS, SAFF, FMSA and Darul Arqam

      Done by: At organizational level

       

    2. STUDY TOUR TO MALAYSIA

      • IIUM as a host

      • Institutional visits

      • Youth leadership workshop

      • House visits

      • Dialogue sessions with Muslim intellectuals and leaders

      • Social and welfare activities

      Done by: Gen. Sec.

       

    3. CANOEING

      • Supported by NUSPBM

      Done by: HE

       

    4. LECTURE AND DIALOGUES SERIES

      • Current societal issues
      • Islamization process
      • Marriages
      • Muslim dilemma
      • Future challenges and trends in the Muslim Ummah
      • Getting local Muslim politicians, community leaders and foreign intellectuals

      Done by: Gen. Sec.

       

    5. JOINT NUSMS AND NTUMS LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP

      • An annual continuous joint programme

      • Held in NTU

      Done by: HE

       

    6. COMMUNITY ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME

      • Institutionalized it as being society level 3 leadership training system
      • Make it open to other tertiary institutions

      Done by: Gen. Sec.

       

    7. PUBLIC TALK

      • Mass public event open to all

      • Supported by MUIS Youth Council

      Done by: Outreach and Library

       

    8. FOUNT MAGAZINE AND NEWSLETTER

      • Getting more contributions from past leadership of NUS MS and PBM

      • Be report-based for newsletter and article-based for magazine

      Done by: Fount and Mohd Faizal

       

    9. LIBRARY REACHING OUT TO STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION

      • Have essay writing and oratorical competitions in Islam

      • Be attached loosely to MUIS, AMP research department and PERGAS in terms of research matters

      Done by: Library and Fount

       

    10. NUSMS COMIC BOOK

      • Done by our cartoonist, Suhaimi and with contributions from famous artists

      Done by: Library

       

    11. NUSMS PHAMPLETS AND SOCIETY LOGO

      • At organizational and all secretariat level

      Done by: All secretariats

       

    12. CHILDREN VISIT TO CAMPUS

      • Getting physically or mentally handicapped children to come

      Done by: HE

       

    13. NUS MS AND PBM WEBPAGE HAVING ITS OWN SERVER

      • Able to be accessible through the internet search engine

      Done by: Mohd Faizal

       

    14. NUSMS 35th ANNIVERSARY DINNER

      • Gathering of past NUSMS and PBM leaderships

      Done by: At organizational level

       

  11. CONCLUSION

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    The approach and direction of our efforts in the strive towards a God conscious society will be an embodiment of the below mentioned verse which is to propagate and perpetuate the teachings of Islam so as to become the successful people of this world and the world hereafter, Insya� Allah. And in this case, NUSMS will be the effective and pervasive platform in carrying out that divine injunction of ours. May Allah bless all our efforts and rewards us with Jannah.

    "Let there arise out among you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma�ruf and forbidding Al-Munkar. And it is they who are the successful."

    (Al-Imran-104)

     

     

    Prepared by:

    Musrin Bin Ma�rof
    President of NUS Muslim Society 1998/1999


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