During my teenage years, I was once told by my father that helping others is obligated in every Muslim. This way, one becomes a better Muslim. This became a driving force as to why I entered Siraj in my undergraduate years at Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan. From then, I imbibed the sense of helping others
The 2nd BYC was convened on July 5, 2018 at the Ateneo de Davao University as a means to gather the sentiments of the youth in support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Moreover, this was an avenue to showcase the peacebuilding efforts and advocacy of each represented area. Representatives from Davao, Gensan, Cotabato, Marawi, and
You know it when you see it. There are some young leaders out there that have that special factor about them — they are confident and inspiring, but never arrogant or rude. They seek to uplift their local communities and promote development in any ways they can. When the head, heart, and hands align,
We, the Al Qalam Institute for Islamic Identities and Dialogue in Southeast Asia, celebrate the ratification of both our legislative bodies of the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. In this, we would like to thank efforts of the President, the House, the Senate, the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, the Moro Islamic
Statement of the Al Qalam Institute on the Bicameral Sessions on the BBL
We, the Al-Qalam Institute for Islamic Identities and Dialogue and the Salaam Movement of the Ateneo de Davao University, demand that the Bangsamoro Transition Commission version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law be approved by the bicameral committee. To not do so would be an insult to the Moro people. We make this demand
SHFC pushes for Islam-compliant housing policies Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) and Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) have formalized their partnership to respond to the need of providing innovative and affordable housing solutions for poor Muslim communities. SHFC and ADDU represented by their respective presidents, Ma. Ana Oliveros and Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J., signed a
Duyog Ramadan
COMMUNITY IFTAR This year 2016, Ramadan 1437 begins at sundown on Monday, June 6 or on Tuesday, June 7, depending on the moon sighting. The Islamic calendar is lunar-based, with each month coinciding with the phases of the moon and lasting either 29 or 30 days. Traditionally, one marks the beginning of an Islamic month
During the Consultation Meeting together with ‘Ulama Leaders
The Consultation Meeting For the past three years, Al Qalam Institute has always been a partner organization of Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) in research studies on Islamic Finance with the general objective of helping uplift the economic conditions of the Bangsamoro people. On March 21, 2016, Al Qalam Institute and PEF have organized a
Participants Listening to the speaker
Hands-on Training In partnership with the Mindanao Peace Institute (MPI) and the KAICIID, last May 23 – 31, 2016, we conducted trainings with 25 international religious leaders and teachers. The training is a capacity-building program that aims to facilitate dialogue encounters by giving these teachers the tools, experience, networks and knowledge to pursue inter-religious dialogue
Group Photo Ops
Bityala Kanu Mapyan (Conversation for the Common Good) Al Qalam Institute in partnership with Forum Civil Peace Service (forumZFD)-Philippines initiated a conversation that aims to provide a space for dialogue among stakeholders, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other sectors to connect, collaborate, and hopefully to work together as initial steps for an inclusive development in
