The former Sisters in Islam Program Manager speaks about the theological basis of the organisation as well as its objectives and acitvities with other religious and non-religious groups.

Sisters in Islam (SIS) is a Malaysian feminist NGO. Founded in 1987 by Zainah Anwar, who led the movement for 20 years, this association fights for the rights of Muslim women, in order to remember how Islam has given them their dignity in a context where they were bullied and enslaved. It also promotes gender equality and justice in Malaysia but also worldwide. The SIS group is particularly unique bringing together Sunnis and Shiites.

In Malaysia, Amir Farid Isahak is engaged in interreligious and the chaorperson of INSAF since 2000. He speaks about his approach to interreligious dialogue which requires to stay open and accessible but has so much to offer.

The purpose of Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship is to provide a platform and means for people of different faiths to come together to promote common principles contained in all religions, thereby fostering unity in diversity.

Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana speaks about interfaith action that he has implemented, the best way to interact in an interfaith environment and his hope for the future.

Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana speaks about organizing a play acted out by individuals from different religions. In his opinion the best way to act in an interfaith environment is to complement each other’s religions. As human beings we are only here for a short time, so therefore we should try to do good things. Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana hopes that for the future people will learn to respect religion through understanding.
 

Julian Leow Beng Kim speaks about the need for interfaith dialogue in Malaysia and embracing that which people of different faiths hold in common rather than their differences.
Julian Leow Beng Kim recounts a discussion he had with a Mufti about the changes that have taken place in Malaysia in terms of people’s attitudes towards other faiths over the past thirty to forty years. Julian Leow Beng Kim goes on to explain that he feels there is a place for interfaith to be part and parcel of nation building and that mutual respect is key for building on common values.