UPCOMING extempore speech on
islām:
The covenants fulfilled
by
his Excellency Tan Sri Professor Dr. Syed Naquib Al-Attas
date

21 October 2023 |
6 Rabi’al-Thani 1445H

time

8pm - 11.30pm

dresscode

Formal/ Batik/ Malay Traditional

Program Details

Background

Recently,  Ta’dib International Foundation, RZS-CASIS of UTM together with Raja Zarith Sofiah of Johor Foundation and in partnership with QSR Brands and the World Trade Centre (Kuala Lumpur) was honoured to have been given the opportunity to co-organise an inaugural lecture by The Honourable Tan Sri Professor Dr Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas in conjunction with the launching ceremony of his latest book, Islām: The Covenants Fulfilled. The event was held at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur on the afternoon of 29th July 2023.

The event was very successful and received an extraordinary response as it was attended by 1400 people, consisting of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, royal family, national leaders, top government management, UTM and Ta'dib International Foundation, scholars, professionals, domestic and foreign students.

In his lecture, Professor al-Attas expounded a couple of important points in his book, Islam: The Covenants Fulfilled. Initially, he explained the subtleties of understanding the relationship between the soul and the body of a human being. He then elucidated the historical progression of revealed religion culminating in Islam.

While the lecture was relatively brief due to time constraint, it was full of insight and inspiration.

Following that, this Extempore Speech by YM Tan Sri Prof. al-Attas is a continuation of the previous lecture to further explain the contents of the book.

Program Schedule

8.00 pm
Arrival of Guests
8.45 pM
Arrival of VIPs and Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas
9.00 PM
Recitation of Do'a & Welcoming Remarks
9.15 PM
Extempore Speech by Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas
11.15 pm
Adjourn & Refreshments

Program Registration & Purchase

admission tickets, online live access, program book

Admission Tickets

All tickets includes admissions and light refreshments throughout the event.

Seat Packages

Front Seat Package
RM 125.00

Free seating at first 10 rows from the stage on the ground floor. Inclusive of:

  • Post Event Recording Access
  • Program Book (Hardcopy)
Center Seat Package
RM 100.00

Free seating at last 10 rows from the stage on the ground floor. Inclusive of:

  • Post Event Recording Access
  • Program Book (Hardcopy)
Balcony Seat Package
RM 60.00

Free seating at the floor circling the hall. Inclusive of:

  • Post Event Recording Access
  • Program Book (Hardcopy)

Seat Only Admission

Front Section Seat
RM 85.00

Free seating at first 10 rows from the stage on the ground floor.

Center Section Seat
RM 65.00

Free seating at last 10 rows from the stage on the ground floor.

Balcony Section Seat
RM 50.00

Free seating at the floor circling the hall.

Group Packages

Family-Front Section
RM 289.00

4 x Free Seating at first 10 rows from the stage on the ground floor

Family-Center Section
RM 221.00

4 x Free Seating at last 10 rows from the stage on the ground floor.

Live Streaming Online Access

Live Streaming Online Access - RM 100.00

If you could not make it to the special lecture physically, we have a live streaming online option for you to still benefit from the program. The live streaming online access includes:

  • Post event recording access (valid for 60 days)
  • Recording of the Inaugural Lecture on Islām: The Covenants Fulfilled

Post Event Recording Access

Post Event Recording Access - RM 50.00

You may purchase the access to the event recording BEFORE and AFTER the event. The post event recording access includes:

  • Post event recording access (valid for 60 days)
  • Recording of the Inaugural Lecture on Islām: The Covenants Fulfilled

E-Program Book

E-Program Book - RM 15.00

The program book (in PDF) contains the summary of the previous lecture given by The Professor at the book launch in July as well as several write ups related to the particular book.

Frequently Asked Questions

I do not have a bank card, or, my bank card issued from the country I am making payment from is not accepted, is there another way to make payment?

You may opt to take the “Pay by Bank Transfer”, but please make payment within 3 days using your Order ID as a payment reference. If you are making payment from outside Malaysia, you may use www.transferwise.com or www.topremit.com (Indonesia).

Name:  The Trustees of Ta'dib International Foundation 
Bank: CIMB Islamic Bank BerhadAccount
Number: 86-0282859-7Swift
Code: CIBBMYKL

Upon payment, please reply to the e-ticket e-mail that you have received and attach the proof of payment. Thank you.

What if I did not make payment within the 3 days?

Your ticket order will be marked void and you will need to make another order to reserve your seat.

I have a problem accessing the registration link.

Please email us at covenants@tadib.org and print screen any necessary details that is impending you from accessing the registration link.

Can I register on behalf of another person or group?

Yes, you can register with your email (or theirs if any). The tickets (QR code) will be sent to the email and it is to be presented for admission.

I have not received any email confirmation of my registration. What should I do?

Please check your spam folder, just in case. Also, if you have registered for someone else using their email address, the confirmation email will go to them directly.

If you have not receive you confirmation, please email us at covenants@tadib.org

Can I switch my ticket from onsite to online (or vice versa)?

Please email us at covenants@tadib.org  immediately.

I have made payment, but did not manage to complete my registration. What should I do?

Yes, however, please email us this request as soon as possible, we cannot entertain if the request is not a conducive time for us to make the technical switch. 

Can I walk-in?

Ideally, to ensure a smooth process, buying a ticket beforehand is much more advisable. However, if due to certain circumstances and you are not able to reserve online, we will not reject any walk ins depending on seat availability. 

TICkets

What are your ticket and registration policies?

All paid registrations are final and non-refundable AFTER the event. However, we will issue a refund or a voucher if it was due to unavoidable circumstances. You also have the option of giving your ticket to someone else. (See point below).

What happens if something comes up and I cannot attend at the last minute? Can I give my confirmed seat to someone else?

Yes, your e-ticket can be personally forwarded to another person to attend on your behalf. However, all email communications will still be sent to you as the original ticket holder.

admission

What are your admission policies?
  • Only those who have registered in their names, and received the confirmation email will be admitted. Please show your confirmation email with the Ticket Bar Code at check-in for verification. 
  • For those of you who received an e-card invite, just show your card with your name on it at the counter to get your access.
  • If tickets are sold out, there will be no walk-in purchases available.
What is the admissions process for group tickets on the day?

For group booking, we will issue all the admissions stickers to one of the individuals in a group and you may distribute to your member of the group yourself

Are walk-in ticket purchases allowed?

Walk-in ticket purchases are allowed depending on availability.

Can I bring my infant or child? 

Children that require seatings without confirmed registrations will not be admitted, as seats are assigned per registration. No infants and toddlers allowed at the Front and Balcony seats. Please find a designated seat at the center near a door for easy exit. Any noise coming from infants and toddlers during the lecture will be asked to step outside immediately to calm them down. Please note that there will be no childcare service or mothers’ room provided for this event. However, there are plenty of big spaces outside of the hall should you bring a help to keep an eye on them.

Arrival - What time should we enter the hall?

Upon arrival, kindly proceed to the registration desk where our Committee will assist you with the check-in process. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time of the event (9pm).

Are food & beverages allowed inside the hall?

No.

Are food & beverages allowed inside the hall?

No.

DEcorum

What is the dress code?

The event follows a semi-formal dress code. We recommend dressing in appropriate attire to maintain a respectful atmosphere. Other dignitaries and scholars will also be in attendance.

Am I allowed to make any recordings of the event?

For the comfort and privacy of all participants, photography, audio, and video recording during the lecture are strictly prohibited, unless explicitly authorized by the event organizers. We request your kind cooperation in adhering to this policy.

Will I be able to get the author’s signature at the event?

We request that participants refrain from seeking the signature of Tan Sri Prof Al-Attas as there will not be any meet and greet session due to a past injury, the physical condition, and age of Prof. Al-Attas. Your kind understanding is appreciated.

General Guide

We kindly request that decorum and good conduct is maintained at all times with everyone including the organising committee, volunteers, scholars, and dignitaries in attendance, and most importantly, the scholar we are honouring, Prof. Al-Attas.

The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry or request to leave, any person who does not abide by the terms of entry or acts unreasonably, notwithstanding possessing an official entry pass, at the Organiser’s sole discretion.

What should we prepare for the lecture?

If you have access to the book, do try to read it beforehand. Additionally, to prepare for the lecture by Prof. Al-Attas, the same requirements apply as in the Muslim tradition of learning: right intention, sincerity, patience, an open mind and heart, time spent in the company of right individuals to understand the subject, and so forth, as outlined by earlier Muslim scholars.

Do note that the organisers are involved in several programmes to facilitate anyone sincerely interested in learning about the writings of Prof al-Attas in a systematic manner. One such avenue is the WISE Summer School, a week-long intensive programme (in English) incorporating lectures, discussion sessions, site visits and more.

Where can I find the event Itinerary?

Please visit www.tadib.org/covenants for the event itinerary.

Will there be any notes given?

There will be no notes given at the event. We strongly suggest bringing a pen and notebook, or have a mobile device ready for your note-taking.

Will there be any Q&A session?

If given time, and depending on the Professor’s willingness, we will open the Q&A session at the end of the lecture.

How long will the entire event be?

The lecture session will officially begin at 9.00pm to 11.15pm.

Will there be any recording?

A recording will be done by the organisers. You may pre-purchase the recordings for RM50. We are not selling you the raw file recordings, It will be in a form of an access to the online recordings for a certain period of time (3 months after event)

Will food or refreshments be served?

Light refreshments (high tea) will be served after the Special Lecture by Prof al-Attas. Please prepare/eat your dinner before you come to the lecture. Food and Drinks are prohibited in the lecture hall. There will also be coffee booths sold during the event. However, if you came early and have yet to have your dinner, there are only two cafes open after 7pm in the UM. You may refer to the link here. 

Will the book Islām: The Covenants Fulfilled by Prof al-Attas be available for sale at the event?

Yes! You may purchase Prof. Al-Attas's Islām: Covenants Fulfilled during the event day.

Where will the event be held?

The Special Lecture by SMN al-Attas on The Covenants Fulfilled will be held at Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC), Universiti Malaya (UM), in Kuala Lumpur.

How do I get to the DTC, UM?

The hall is located at the heart of the University. If you are driving, you may also park at other buildings  for an alternative parking option. If you are using the LRT or Public transport, please use the apps www.moovit.com to check the schedule of the free bus shuttle from University LRT station. 

I am a wheelchair user (or have other physical/medical conditions), and I would like to request a special seat or assistance.

Please contact us for assistance. There will be plenty of wheelchair access available from the front entrance to the hall (ground level only)

Where can I do my Maghrib prayers?

There is a prayer room (near the hall) and a mosque (inside the university) nearby for you to make your maghrib prayer before the session. Click here for the locations.

Where can I go for dinner outside the University?

The nearest mall to the university is the KL Gateway Mall 

Still have questions?

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About Tan Sri Professor Dr. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas

As a global scholar Professor Al-Attas has lectured throughout the world and written more than thirty books and many articles on Islam in the fields of comparative philosophy, theology, metaphysics, religion, history, language, literature, epistemology, and education. The global influence of his ideas in contemporary times is indicated by the fact that some of his works written in English have been translated into more than fifteen major European and Asian languages.

At the age of 92, the esteemed scholar has completed yet another seminal book to the world of scholarship and for the attention of the global Muslim community.Originally written in long-hand, like all of his books, Professor Al-Attas has devoted the last several years of his life to addressing a pertinent issue confronting the learned among the Muslims worldwide.

Prof Al-Attas founded the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization Malaysia (ISTAC), a world-class learned institution, where he taught and collected the unique multilingual library comprising more than one hundred and forty thousand volumes of rare books and manuscripts. For his outstanding creative and effective contributions in the various fields of Islamic thought and civilization, as well as his contributions to contemporary thought on education and epistemology, he received many distinguished awards of recognition and acknowledgement from learned and scientific institutions and societies in Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

"A genius."

Fazlur Rahman Malik

Former Advisor to the President of Pakistan and Professor of University of Chicago

"One of the greatest Muslim scholars of the 20th century."

Dr. Mustafa Ceric

Former Grand Mufti of Bosnia

"Your wisdom has guided us in Iran."

Muhammad Khatami

Former President of Iran

"Mufakkir Kabir (A great thinker)"

Shaykh Ahmad El-Tayyib

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and former President of Al-Azhar University

"The most important Muslim intellectual our community has produced in a very long time."

Dr. Hamza Yusuf

President of Zaytuna College, USA

"A real reformer in contemporary Islamic thought."

Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud

Malaysian scholar and educationist

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