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CONTEXT LENS
Context Lens (CL) was a secondary committee under NUS Muslim Society’s Publicity Secretariat, with the aim of harnessing the potential of podcasts for discourse on contemporary issues that undergraduates are concerned about, through the lens of Islam.
The primary aim of CL is to deconstruct the perception of a dichotomous relationship between Islam and contemporary issues by discussing these issues through an Islamic lens, thereby contextualising them. It is our belief that no concern falls outside the purview of Islam, stemming from the belief that Islam is a perfect and complete way of life.
NOTE: After much deliberation and discussion, the 60th Shura Council has decided to discontinue CL for the upcoming year as part of NUSMS’ efforts of streamlining adhocs and secondary committees. Moving forward, the ExCo’s initiatives will take into account the objectives of CL and continue curating content that will be beneficial for all. May Allah s.w.t bless the CL team for their hard work.
STRIVING FOR IHSAN
In line with the MS direction of Ihsan, the chapters and episodes produced by the Context Lens committee this year surrounds the three pillars of Ihsan: Individual, Family and Community. A total of 9 episodes surrounding these pillars were discussed.
The episodes published under the pillar "Individual" focused on topics such as redefining beauty, what it means to be a good Muslim and halal dating Given the complexity of these topics, these episodes were also graced by the presence of asatizahs such as Ustazah Syariati, who shared advices and knowledge on these topics.
There were two episodes published under the "Family" pillar. These episodes aim to seek ways emulate the Prophet's PBUH ways of handling with loss and grief, as well strengthening family ties. The final two episodes under the "Community" pillar were published in line with Ramadhan and Eid, which explored the beauty in the diversity of Islam and the significance of providing good to the community.
Listen to the episodes here.