{
  "id": 14951324,
  "title": "Govt supports efforts to strengthen Islamic scholarship, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/govt-supports-efforts-to-strengthen-islamic-scholarship-says-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:14:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1556994/govt-supports-efforts-strengthen-islamic-scholarship-says-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his support for initiatives aimed at enhancing Islamic scholarship, research, and intellectual discourse. These efforts are intended to bolster national governance and the welfare of the Muslim community, according to a post on X shared by Anwar. The statement came after Anwar received a courtesy call from a delegation representing Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin International Islamic University (UniSIRAJ). The delegation, led by Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, head of the university's board, engaged in discussions about the 2027-2030 Action Plan of the al-Qaradawi Institute of Thought (IPQ). This plan emphasizes research, publication, talent development, and the fortification of scholarly networks. Anwar highlighted the meeting's focus on the proposal to organize the International Seminar on al-Qaradawi Thought for the following year, aiming to stimulate discourse on Islamic thought and tackle contemporary national governance issues.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The government supports efforts to strengthen Islamic scholarship, research and intellectual discourse to contribute to national governance and the well-being of the ummah, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim supports Islamic scholarship initiatives.",
    "Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin International Islamic University delegation met Anwar.",
    "Plan for 2027-2030 Action in al-Qaradawi Institute of Thought discussed."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Government Supports Efforts To Strengthen Islamic Scholarship For Ummah - Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/general-government-supports-efforts-to-strengthen-islamic-scholarship",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:25:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}