Religious scholars must keep up with advances in science and technology, says Zulkifli

Religious scholars should integrate knowledge of science, technology, and geopolitics with Islamic teachings to stay relevant amidst global challenges.

Malaysia is the sole ASEAN nation to reach Tier 1 readiness in post-quantum cryptography, essential for safeguarding data in future technologies.

Zulkifli emphasised the role of art and culture in maintaining social unity and conveying spiritual lessons, as demonstrated by XPDC band's recent concert reunion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Religious scholars need to broaden their knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in science, technology and geopolitics to ensure that the message of dakwah remains relevant in addressing contemporary global challenges.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said mastery of contemporary knowledge must go hand in hand with the study of traditional Islamic knowledge and ‘turath’ (Islamic classical heritage) to enable religious scholars to understand global changes and address the challenges facing the ummah more comprehensively.

He said developments in areas such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing and superintelligence warranted attention because of their implications for cybersecurity, the economy and geopolitical competition.

“Quantum computing technology has the potential to break the security systems currently used in banking, communications, government and personal data,” he said in a Facebook post.

He also referred to developments in the United States, which has been paying attention to super intelligence technology, including an executive order titled ‘Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence’, signed by President Donald Trump on Sept 29.

Zulkifli said global technological and geopolitical developments required society, including religious scholars, to understand strategic issues and avoid becoming preoccupied with trivial matters and differences of opinion that offered little benefit.

He said post-quantum cryptography was also important in efforts to protect data from future threats posed by quantum computers, particularly in security systems used in the banking, communications and government sectors.

Meanwhile, he expressed gratitude that Malaysia had emerged as the only Asean country to achieve the highest level, Tier 1, in post-quantum cryptography migration readiness.

Zulkifli said an understanding of global issues and strategic thinking was important to ensure that religious scholars provided guidance with wisdom and firmness, and were able to address the challenges facing the ummah comprehensively.

“Science and technology must be mastered as tools to safeguard religious integrity, grounded in the values of ‘syarak’ (Islamic law),” he said.

In another development, Zulkifli stressed the importance of preserving bonds of friendship and brotherhood through dakwah and local arts and culture, referring to the recent reunion of members of rock band XPDC at a concert.

He said differences of opinion within society or organisations were normal and should not affect fraternal ties.

“The reunion is a beautiful manifestation of how differences of opinion are normal and should not tear apart the bonds of friendship and brotherhood among people,” he said.

He said artistic works could also serve as a medium to nurture the public’s soul and convey spiritual messages and lessons in life.

“Through songs such as Sedekah and Titian Perjalanan , as well as their anthem, Kita Peng Yu , they have demonstrated that art can educate the soul and encourage society to return to the values of goodness,” he said. — Bernama

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宗教学者应将科学、技术和地缘政治知识与伊斯兰教义相结合，以在全球挑战中保持其相关性。

马来西亚是东盟唯一一个在后量子密码学方面达到一级准备水平的国家，这对于在未来技术中保护数据至关重要。

祖尔基夫利强调了艺术和文化在维护社会团结和传递精神教义方面的作用，XPDC 乐队最近的重聚音乐会就证明了这一点。

吉隆坡，10 月 19 日讯——宗教学者需要不断了解科学、技术和地缘政治的发展，以拓宽知识面，确保传教的信息在应对当代全球挑战时仍然具有现实意义。

首相署（宗教事务）部长祖基菲里·哈桑博士表示，掌握当代知识必须与学习传统伊斯兰知识和“图拉斯”（伊斯兰古典遗产）齐头并进，才能使宗教学者理解全球变化，并更全面地应对穆斯林社群面临的挑战。

他表示，后量子密码学、量子计算和超级智能等领域的发展值得关注，因为它们对网络安全、经济和地缘政治竞争具有重要意义。

他在Facebook上发帖称：“量子计算技术有可能突破目前银行、通信、政府和个人数据领域使用的安全系统。”

他还提到了美国的发展，美国一直关注超级智能技术，包括唐纳德·特朗普总统于 9 月 29 日签署的题为“开启超级智能时代”的行政命令。

祖基菲里表示，全球技术和地缘政治发展要求社会（包括宗教学者）理解战略问题，避免陷入琐事和意见分歧，因为这些事情几乎没有任何益处。

他表示，后量子密码学对于保护数据免受量子计算机未来威胁的努力也至关重要，尤其是在银行、通信和政府部门使用的安全系统中。

与此同时，他表示感谢马来西亚成为东盟唯一一个在后量子密码迁移准备方面达到最高级别（一级）的国家。

祖基菲里表示，了解全球问题和战略思维对于确保宗教学者能够以智慧和坚定的态度提供指导，并能够全面应对穆斯林社群面临的挑战至关重要。

他说：“必须掌握科学技术，将其作为维护宗教完整性的工具，并以伊斯兰教法（syarak）的价值观为基础。”

在另一件事上，祖基菲里强调了通过传教和当地艺术文化来维系友谊和兄弟情谊的重要性，并提到了摇滚乐队 XPDC 成员最近在一场音乐会上的重聚。

他表示，社会或组织内部存在意见分歧是正常的，不应影响兄弟情谊。

他说：“这次重聚很好地体现了意见分歧是正常的，不应该破坏人与人之间的友谊和兄弟情谊。”

他表示，艺术作品也可以作为滋养公众心灵、传递精神信息和人生哲理的媒介。

他说：“他们通过《Sedekah》、《Titian Perjalanan》等歌曲，以及他们的队歌《Kita Peng Yu》，证明了艺术可以启迪灵魂，并鼓励社会回归善良的价值观。”——马新社

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