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THE
SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
ISLAMIC SCHOLARS (ICIS II) ON:
"UPHOLDING ISLAM AS RAHMATAN LIL ALAMIN
TOWARD GLOBAL JUSTICE AND PEACE"
Jakarta, 20th - 22nd, June
2006
I.
Background
II.
Objectives
III.
Theme
IV.
Topics
I.
Background
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The world today is in the midst of a
transformation as a result of
globalization, which is driven by
science and technology.
v
On the whole, globalization has had a
positive impact on the quality of human
life. Because of globalization, the
world's economic output of the past
century exceeded the cumulative total
global output during all of previous
human history. But globalization has
been a mixed blessing. It favors the
strong over the week, those with vast
resources over the poor. Thus it has
widened the gap between the rich and the
poor and has made poverty more acute in
some parts of the world. It has also led
to environmental degradation.
v
For the world to free itself from the
downside of globalization and its dire
consequences, it must give a positive
direction to the force of globalization.
It must also give a positive character
to globalization. The positive direction
may well be provided by the Millennium
Development Goals. The attainment of the
MDG’s will mean a considerable narrowing
of the economic gap between the very
rich and the very poor. For the world to
be able to give globalization a positive
character, peoples must be connected to
one another by more than just technology
and trade. They must be bound together
by common values, ideals and principles.
They must adopt common norms of behavior
and systems of accountability.
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These values, ideals and principles are
drawn from an internal source: the
spirituality of the human being. The
same is true with norms of behavior.
And, of course, the ultimate human
accountability is to the Creator. All
these can be brought into play to tame
the downside of globalization and make
prosperity not an exclusive privilege of
the already prosperous but an equitably
shared blessing of providence as human
beings the world over begin to truly
care for one another.
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Islam teaches that prosperity is for
all. Upholding Islam as Rahmatan Lil
Alamin (Blessing for the Universe)
should be undertaken by the Ummah or
the global community of believers in
all aspects of life so that a new
era of globalization would dawn upon
the world.
v
The values taught by Islam, such as
peace, tolerance, moderation, justice
and equality, are the elements that
enable the Muslim faithful to serve as
the vanguard of a global movement to
give a human face and character to
globalization. That other faiths also
teach the same values is the best
guarantee that Muslims will not for long
be alone in that movement.
v
Unfortunately, many of the teachings of
Islam have been misinterpreted not only
outside the world of Islam but also in
many parts of the Ummah. These are the
teachings that have to do with such
concepts as jihad, amar ma'ruf nahi
munkar and khafifa. Also misinterpreted
are the views of Islam on such concept
as development, modesty, democracy and
human rights.
v
Islam correctly understood and properly
interpreted to both the Ummah and the
rest of the world can be a powerful
force that can address the global
problems of poverty, hunger, disease,
illiteracy, and environmental
degradation. It can be a force for the
creation and equitable distribution of
wealth through sustainable development
while playing its role as source of
strength and inspiration for the
individual and the community.
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Islam came to Southeast Asia/
particularly to Indonesia in a
peaceful way through the spiritual
and cultural influence of
missionaries and traders who settled
in this part of the world. Today,
the Indonesian population is
overwhelmingly Muslim. The Nahdlatul
Ulama (NU) is the biggest Muslim
organization in Indonesia with more
than fifty million followers and is
well known for its moderate
orientation. The NU has been playing
an active role in inter-civilization
dialogues and peace building, in
accordance with the principle of
Ahlussunah Waf Jama'ah.
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The Central Board of the Nahdlatul
Ulama (PBNU), in collaboration with
the Department of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Indonesia,
successful conducted the first
International Conference of Islamic
Scholars (ICIS I) from 22 to 25
February 2004. Some 300 religious
leaders and scholars from all over
the world were in attendance. This
undertaking was inspired by a
religious and moral desire to uphold
Islam as Rahmatan Lil Alamin.
Accordingly, the conference agreed
to develop and actualize Islam as
Rahmatan Lil Alamin, to build mutual
trust among religions, and to foster
mutual understanding and mutual
respect between Muslims and others
communities, particularly with
Western communities. The conference
also called for more constructive
dialogue and cooperation among
Islamic organizations and
communities from all regions.
v
After ICIS I, interfaith dialogues on
global issues increased significantly
and gained momentum in an effort to
promote a peaceful and just
civilization.
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PBNU will conduct a second
International Conference of Islamic
Scholars (ICIS II) on 20-22 June
2006 in Jakarta. This Conference was
initially planned to be held in
another Muslim country but several
states and organizations suggested
that it be held in Jakarta. With a
larger attendance expected, the
second ICIS will reinforce the
outcome of the first ICIS on
"Upholding Islam as Ramadan Lil
Alamin." It is expected that the
outcome of the ICIS II will
contribute to the agenda of the
"Millennium Developments Goals".
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II. Objectives
To concretize the role of religion and
to formulate the value of Islam as
Rahmatan Lil Alamin to the spirit of
social movement for change from global
paradox toward global justice and peace.
The specific objectives are focused on:
1. To
formulate ideas and to cope with
injustice in the World to toward
building prosperous World.
2.
To strengthen true religious
understanding, moderate and peace
religiosity.
3.
To formulate strategy for civic movement
to avoid global destruction toward
quality and sustainable life.
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III.
Theme
Upholding Islam as Rahmatan Lil Alamin
toward Global Justice and Peace.
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IV.
Topics
Topics of this conference are as
follows:
1. Global Paradox; Injustice and Poverty
1.1. Global Paradox in the Era of
Globalization
1.2. Phenomena of Imbalances on
Information in the World Today
1.3. Agriculture Marginalization in
Developing Countries
1.4. The Rise of Philanthropic Movements
in Alleviating Poverty
1.5. Global Paradox: Western Hegemonies
on Developing Countries
1.6. Women and Economic Empowerment.
1.7. The improvement of Health Quality
in Epidemic
1.8. Community participation in Drug
Demand Reduction
1.9. Responsible Natural Resources
Exploitation toward Sustainable
Development mankind.
1.10. Corporate Social Responsibility in
Environment
1.11. The challenges of Millennium
Development Struggle for Poverty
Reduction
1.12. The Role of Biotechnology in Life
Sustainability Goals (MDG's),
2. Religiosity
2.1. Islam and Global Challenges
2.2. Implementation of Shariah for
Muslim Minorities in Non-Muslim
Countries
2.3. Minority Rights in Pluralistic
Societies
2.4. Implementation of Shariah: Learning
from the Islamic Civilization
2.5. The Need of Spirituality in the
Modern Era
2.6. The Implementation of Various
Islamic School of Thought and the
Wisdom Behind
2.7. Islam, Social Movement and
Responsibility: The Implementation of
Shariah in the Muslim Majorities
2.8. Islamic Brotherhood for Peaceful
Reconciliation
2.9. The Origin of Violence and
Terrorism: Religion and Politics
2.10. Religion and Humanity
2.11. Reform and Revivalism in the
Islamic Tradition and Thought
2.12. Minority Rights and Pluralistic
Society
3. Economic, Social and Educational
Movement, Strategy for Change on:
3.1. The Role of Central Bank: Social
and Economic Perspectives
3.2. Zakat as Vehicle for Poverty
Alleviation and Reduction
3.3. Waqaf as an Instrument for Nation's
Empowerment
3.4. The Impact of Globalization towards
Economic and Capitals: Shariah
Banking and Challenges
3.5. The gap between Natural and Human
Resources in Islamic
countries.
3.6. Cross Culture in a Plural Society
and Multicultural Society
3.7. Corporate Social Responsibility for
Sustainable Development
3.8. Islamic Education for Development
of Nation's Welfare: Bridging the
gap between Developed and
Developing Countries
3.9. Islamic Education for Development
of Nation's Welfare: Partnership
among Learning Institutions
3.10. Exchange of Literatures,
References, Students and Lecturer as a
Vehicle of Mutual Understanding
3.11. Islamic Education in Western
Society: Exchange of Experiences
with Muslim Countries
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