Upholding The Legacy of the Prophets
Pergas dedicates in raising the quality of Islamic Education and Welfare of the Islamic Religious Teachers (Asatizah). The association was initiated by our senior reputable teachers (masyaikh), amongst many were the late Kiyai Hj Zoohri Mutamim, Ustaz Hj Daud Ali, Ustaz Hj Idris Ahmad, Tuan Guru Hj Said Ibrahim and Ustaz Hj Amin Muslim.
Over the years, the role of the Islamic religious teachers (Asatizah) has transformed to serve the increased expectations of the Malay/ Muslims society and ever changing da’wah landscape in Singapore. It evolved from traditional leadership roles, to assuming more versatile roles that contribute to shaping positive public opinion of the Muslim community.
Scholars (‘Ulama) and religious teachers (Asatizah) today, play multiple roles by acquiring specialised knowledge in different fields. Their roles extend beyond the traditional madrasah classrooms and mosques, allowing them to function as Socio-religious scholars, Lecturers, Administrators, Writers, Research Analysts, Entrepreneurs and Curriculum Developers in Mosques and other Islamic institutions.
As an organisation that “Upholds the legacy of the Prophet”, PERGAS strives to participate actively in Singapore’s civil society. One of the ways is through public engagement on issues pertaining to the Muslim community, such as the Compulsory Education (2000); the Hijab or Tudung issue in National Schools (2002); Jemaah Islamiah (2002/03); Casino & Gambling proposals (2004); Isreali aggression on Palestine (2008); Danish Caricature (2007); Homosexual & Gay rights (2008), Innocence of the Muslim (2012), Gaza Crisis (2012), Rohingya Mass Killing (2013), Merciless Killing in Rabaah (2013), Tudung Issue (2013), HPB FAQ on Sexuality (2014).
In acknowledging the dynamism of the contemporary world, the Asatizah Development and Training Department of Pergas aims to provide asatizah; from tertiary scholars to professionals, the opportunity to continuously upgrade their skills. We also recognise the need for asatizah to be equipped in multi-disciplines.
Pergas aspires to develop asatizah who are steadfast and well-grounded in preserving and upholding the principles and traditions of Islam while internalising the dynamism of Islamic disciplines with the social sciences. Nowadays, asatizah are also expected to assume corporate values such as Continuous Learning, Innovation and Improvement; Personal Education, Training and Retraining; Social Involvement and Development and Cultivating the Spirit of Compassion.
Community Dakwah Outreach Department is based on Taa’ruf and Ta’aun, which is aimed at instilling proper awareness and relevant networking among the various Muslim organizations and student bodies.
Our mission is to enhance and propagate proper understanding and awareness and creating catalyst of dakwah by empowering the proper tools based on Islamic traditions of Ilmu(Knowledge), Amal(Practice), Al-Khauf(Fear of Allah), Al-Wara(Abstinence) and Ikhlas(Doing something for the sake of Allah alone).
We strive to better serve the community, stem mutual alliances and bridge the gap between Pergas, the Muslim community and other inter-faith organisations.
As Singapore Muslim community faces more challenges, Pergas recognizes the need to address current socio-religious issues from the perspective of Islam and in the context of Singapore. Therefore Pergas Research Development Department was formed in 2013 with a specific aim to provide a credible religious leadership through academic research, writings and discussions which focus on three main themes namely religious leadership, Islamic education and asatizah development.
Apart from that, the department has taken the role in preserving and sustaining the legacy and heritage of local asatizah and Islamic Scholars. It undertakes documentation of Singapore Islamic heritage which focuses on the history and contributions of local asatizah and Islamic Scholars as well as bibliography of their writings. At the same time, the department encourages and moulds writing culture within the asatizah community and promotes their writings to the community through the publication of Jurnal Dakwah and Ar-Risalah (Pergas newsletter).
To compliment Pergas Research Development, Syed Ahmad Semait Reference Library (SASRL) was launched in October 2013. SASRL is a specialized library that holds key information of resources for the benefit of the asatizah, Pergas members and IPIP students. Pergas hopes to enrich it’s niche in producing collection of writings, dissertations and academic papers of local asatizah.
Institut Pengajian Islam Pergas (IPIP) or Pergas Institute for Islamic Education was established to provide structured higher level Islamic education for the Muslim community in Singapore. IPIP aims to promote comprehensive life-long learning initiatives in raising the standards of Islamic education in Singapore. The institution receives a high number of new enrolments every year that includes graduates from full-time Madrasahs, working adults, full-time homemakers and even retirees.
Among the programmes offered by IPIP, includes the modular Arabic Language courses, and Certificates, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate programmes in Islamic Studies. One of the most popular programme is the Bachelor in Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Heritage (BIRKH) which is offered in collaboration with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Having the ultimate aim of raising the standards of Islamic education in Singapore, Pergas sits on the preterm committee of Private Islamic Education Centre Committee facilitated by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS).
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Persatuan Ulama dan Guru-Guru Agama Islam Singapura (PERGAS) is a society dedicated to raising the quality of Islamic education and welfare of the Islamic religious teachers (Asatizah) in Singapore. This event microsite serves as a platform offering short courses, workshops, talks, and activities to both Islamic scholars as well as the general public. Registration and payment (Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Nets QR) for the activities can be made via this site.
The Beginners’ Manual on Islam; written by the late Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail was amongst the earliest publication of Pergas by a local Ustaz.
Later in 2008, Pergas collaborated with Pustaka Nasional to publish 3 books written by local asatizah, namely Fiqh Minoriti Muslim (Fiqh for the Muslim Minority), Menunggak Nilai, Melurus Faham (Upholding the traditions, enhancing the understanding) and 40 Hadis seruan Nabi Muhammad SAW kepada umatnya (40 Hadis from the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.)
Apart from these books, the book by Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan – Istilah-Istilah Ilmu Tasauf (The Terminology in the Science of Tasauf) – was published back in 2011.
A platform that serves in publishing the writings and research papers with the concept of moderation in Islam as the main theme. It was published online and later printed into a book.
A bibliography of the past luminous scholars from our Beacons of the Ummah series were collated. This is in conjunction with the Footprints of Muslim Scholars’ Heritage in Singapore Exhibition.
This effort was expanded in 2019 with the publication of the 100 Years Bibliography of the Asatizah.
This reference is vital in ensuring the contributions of asatizah in the field of writing is well documented and assist researchers to find resources for their writings.
SASRL was established as a center of reference on the writings on Islam. It specializes in the collection of the thesis written by local asatizah.
An effort, which focuses on publishing religious textbooks that were written and compiled by asatizah. The textbooks are used for IPIP students in particular and have served of benefit the local madrasah students, and as well as the Muslim community in Singapore. Examples of publications include the review and a contextualize understanding to Pengetahuan Islam (Islamic Revealed Knowledge), Ulum Al-Quran (Sciences of the Quran) and Ulum Al-Hadith (Sciences of Hadith books).
A publication that narrates the biography of Singapore Muslim scholars and academician which aims in providing the inspiration for the Malay Muslim community.
Currently three such series have been published in Malay Language with two series translated into the English language.
A journal that features studies on Islam and the Singapore Muslim community. Started in 2010, it is the only local Islamic journal available thus far and has reached its 6th edition.
A significant publication that encompasses the Moderation in Islam framework based on the Singapore context. The views presented in this book are supported by the scholars and asatizah present at the Konvensyen Ulama (Muslim Scholar’s Convention) which was held in 2004.
The Beginners’ Manual on Islam; written by the late Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail was amongst the earliest publication of Pergas by a local Ustaz.
Later in 2008, Pergas collaborated with Pustaka Nasional to publish 3 books written by local asatizah, namely Fiqh Minoriti Muslim (Fiqh for the Muslim Minority), Menunggak Nilai, Melurus Faham (Upholding the traditions, enhancing the understanding) and 40 Hadis seruan Nabi Muhammad SAW kepada umatnya (40 Hadis from the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.)
Apart from these books, the book by Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan – Istilah-Istilah Ilmu Tasauf (The Terminology in the Science of Tasauf) – was published back in 2011.
The Beginners’ Manual on Islam; written by the late Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail was amongst the earliest publication of Pergas by a local Ustaz.
Later in 2008, Pergas collaborated with Pustaka Nasional to publish 3 books written by local asatizah, namely Fiqh Minoriti Muslim (Fiqh for the Muslim Minority), Menunggak Nilai, Melurus Faham (Upholding the traditions, enhancing the understanding) and 40 Hadis seruan Nabi Muhammad SAW kepada umatnya (40 Hadis from the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.)
Apart from these books, the book by Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Bin Hassan – Istilah-Istilah Ilmu Tasauf (The Terminology in the Science of Tasauf) – was published back in 2011.
Started in 1997, Ar-Risalah (the Message), the triannual magazine featuring thematic articles by local asatizah. To date, the magazine has published more than 25 issues.
The earliest magazine published by Pergas called Sinar (Ray).
