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Norshahril Saat, Guest Contributor

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Constructing the deviant ‘other’ – religious traditionalism in contemporary Malaysia

Arguably, the religious elite’s approach and attitude towards Muslims who do not share their ideology also operates through an orientation which sociologist Robert Towler describes as traditionalism. As Towler puts it, “The implicit plea which underlies traditionalism is not for questions to be answered, but for all questioning to be taken away and put under lock and key of a trustworthy authority.”

Norshahril Saat, Guest Contributor 31 July, 2012

Al-Qardawi’s ‘vote’ in GE13: Does it matter?

If there is one impact of Islam on the Muslim electorate is that leaders who have neglected Islamic ideals of good governance will be removed.

Norshahril Saat, Guest Contributor 10 May, 2013

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