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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed profound grief over the death of eminent Islamic scholar John L. Esposito, describing him as a dedicated advocate for the Muslim world and bridge-builder between religions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has offered condolences on the death of Professor John L. Esposito, a preeminent scholar whose work shaped Islamic studies worldwide and influenced interfaith dialogue.
Selangor will host its fourth Turath Islami Festival in September 2026, bringing together 23 prominent Islamic scholars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, Thailand and Egypt to promote Islamic heritage and contemporary scholarship.
Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasizes Malaysia's role as a bridge for international academic dialogue, highlighting the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation as a platform for advancing knowledge-driven solutions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM2 million in government funding to the Al-Qaradawi Thought Institute, honouring the influential Islamic scholar's intellectual legacy and advocacy for moderation in contemporary Islamic thought.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the passing of Professor John L. Esposito, a globally recognised scholar of Islam. Anwar recalled their five-decade friendship and Esposito's pivotal role in bridging Muslim-Western understanding through academia and interfaith work.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a farewell meeting with Gambian Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhammad Haydara Al-Jilani on June 26, concluding the cleric's month-long tour of Malaysia featuring religious knowledge-sharing and spiritual gatherings.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry is launching a Maal Hijrah Lecture Series to bring the intellectual contributions of recognised Islamic scholars to mainstream society, moving beyond academic institutions to reach diverse audiences.