KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Religious scholars need to broaden their knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in science, technology and geopolitics to ensure that the message of dakwah remains relevant in addressing contemporary global challenges.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said mastery of contemporary knowledge must go hand in hand with the study of traditional Islamic knowledge and ‘turath’ (Islamic classical heritage) to enable religious scholars to understand global changes and address the challenges facing the ummah more comprehensively.
He said developments in areas such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing and superintelligence warranted attention because of their implications for cybersecurity, the economy and geopolitical competition.
