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Islamic Gift Economy 2015: Wealth in Giving

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Sat, 24 January 2015, 10 am -5 pm | English

Singapore Institute of Management

SIM Malay Cultural & Muslim Society

Dr Adi Setia

workshop

HE ANNUAL ISLAMIC GIFT ECONOMY IS BACK AGAIN THIS TIME WITH A THEME,

'WEALTH IN GIVING'!

An interesting line up of topics will be discussed by reputable speakers. An abundance of knowledge awaits to be discovered this coming January 2015!

Wealth in Giving broadly comprises of the concept of wealth, and giving based on Islamic principles. We aim to change the socio-economic paradigms that affects our behaviour and attitude towards wealth and to instil concept of giving based on Islamic Gift Economy (IGE) framework involving an economics of abundance, never an economics of scarcity.

The framework of IGE aims to provide a solution to pressing economic problems. The workshop will focus more on operationalizing the practice of IGE by reviving selected mechanisms of religious, social and commercial exchange, like partnerships, investments and amanah.

Our event will consist of a 2-part series comprising of a forum and a workshop.

Forum

Speakers: Shaykh Ahmad Saad, Dr Adi Setia, Sani Hamid

Topics:
•Concept, Meaning and Purpose of Wealth
•Ethics of Earning a Living
•Wealth, Infaq and the Community
•Financial Planning and Wealth Management

Forum Details

Date: 23rd January 2015 (Friday)

Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute (Paya Lebar)

Workshop

Speaker: Dr Adi Setia

Topics:
•IGE in Relation to Livelihood Choices
•Contracts of partnership in Islam
•Islamic Concept of Investment
•Responsibilities to employees, employers and consumers

Workshop Details

Date: 24th January 2015 (Saturday)

Time: 10 am - 5 pm

Venue: Singapore Institute of Management HQ (Clementi Rd)

*Attendance for forum is a pre-requisite for workshop*

Participants will be provided complimentary door gifts, content materials, tea breaks and buffet lunch!

So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now @ www.islamicgifteconomy.com and discover the gift in giving with us!