Malaysian Maverick: Mahathir Mohamad In Turbulent Times - Plot & Excerpts
Mahathir, Islam was more than a personal creed. It was a tool to help uplift the Malays and pursue his dreams of a fully developed Malaysia.[1] The problem, as he saw it, was that Islam-dominated Malay culture was an obstacle to their advancement. It was not so much the religion itself, he believed, but the local interpretation of Islamic doctrines that caused the trouble. So he defined for Malaysian Muslims an interpretation of Islam that was meant not only to take care of their spiritual well-being, but to secure material benefits for them as well. Quick to recognize the significance of a global Islamic resurgence, Dr. Mahathir harnessed it to legitimize his administration and make Islam an integral element of his commitment to an increased Malay stake in the economy. Establishing Islamic institutions, such as a university, a bank and various business bodies, he promoted economic development and prosperity as compatible with the ethics, theology and philosophy of Islam.[2] He went further, asserting that it was incumbent upon Muslims to embrace modernity and economic progress to overcome their backwardness and recover Islam's past glory.
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