Sheikh Mohamad Farouq S/O Abdul Fareez

Farouq is an emerging researcher with years of dedicated engagement in the Singapore Muslim community. He holds a degree in Comparative Religion and Islamic Theology from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, as well as two master’s degrees in Islamic Thought and Applied Ethics and in Asian Studies with a specialisation in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies. His area of interest involves issues concerning religion, human development and ethics. He is committed to fostering positive change and impact through research and advocacy.

Publications:

Journal articles:

• Farouq, Sheikh. “A Concise Framework of Peacebuilding in Islam with Reference to the Life and Thoughts of Said Nursi.” Religions/Adyan, no. 11 (2018): 44–57. https://www.dicid.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Adyan_En_issue_11-1.pdf. (Refereed)
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Human Dignity in the Islamic Bioethical Discourse on HIV/AIDS.” Jurnal Dakwah, no. 6 (2019): 1–7.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Review of Islam in a Secular State – Muslim Activism in Singapore, by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah, 2021.” Muslim Politics Review 4, no. 2 (2025). (Refereed).

Book chapters:

• Farouq, Sheikh, and Nailul Farah. “Branding Islam in Singapore: Between Representation and Commodification.” In Shariah, Society and Stratification, edited by Norshahril Saat and Sharifah Afra Alatas, 174–199. Singapore: ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, 2024.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “The Far-Right Phenomenon and Its Impact on the Security Landscape in Singapore.” In Mosaic of Southeast Asian Islam: Discovering Contemporary Issues, edited by Abd. Aziz Faiz, 48–63. Yogyakarta: Institute of Southeast Asian Islam, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, 2025.

Articles/Commentaries:

• Farouq, Sheikh. “An Islamic Framework for Peacebuilding.” Ar-Risalah, no. 17 (2018): 5–7. Singapore: Pergas. https://issuu.com/ar-risalah/docs/ar-risalah_isu_17.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Healthcare Disparities in the Muslim World: A Human Rights Perspective.” Ar-Risalah, no. 32 (2020): 10-15. Singapore: Pergas. https://blog.pergas.org.sg/healthcare-disparities-in-the-muslim-world-a-human-rights-perspective/
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Is Social Responsibility a Religious Duty?” Muslim.sg, 2020. Singapore: MUIS. https://muslim.sg/articles/is-social-responsibility-a-religious-duty.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Preserving the Intellect in the Digital Age: Challenges and Recommendations.” Muslim.sg, 2021. Singapore: MUIS. https://muslim.sg/articles/preserving-the-intellect-in-the-digital-age-challenges-and-recommendations.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Book Review: Countering Islamic State Ideology: Voices of Singapore Religious Scholars.” 2021. Singapore: Pergas. https://blog.pergas.org.sg/wasat/book-review-countering-islamic-state-ideology-voices-of-singapore-religious-scholars/.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Surrendering of Religion to Technology.” Karyawan, 2021. Singapore:RIMA. https://www.karyawan.sg/surrendering-of-religion-to-technology.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Environment, Sustainability and Islam.” Karyawan, 2021. Singapore:RIMA. https://rima.sg/environment-sustainability-and-islam/.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Understanding Muslims’ Responses to the Theory of Evolution.” Karyawan, 2021. Singapore: RIMA.https://www.karyawan.sg/understanding-muslims-responses-to-the-theory-of-evolution/.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “The Death of Expertise: Examining Anti-Vaccine Sentiments.” Karyawan, 2022. Singapore: RIMA. https://rima.sg/the-death-of-expertise-examining-anti-vaccine-sentiments/.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Making Sense of Jihad Today and its Relevance to Singapore.” Karyawan, 2022. Singapore: RIMA. https://rima.sg/making-sense-of-jihad-today-and-its-relevance-to-singapore/.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Book Review: Islam in a Secular State: Negotiating the Future of Shariah. Karyawan, 2023. Singapore: RIMA. https://www.karyawan.sg/book-review-islam-in-a-secular-state-negotiating-the-future-of-shariah.
• Farouq, Sheikh. “Chat-GPT, Muslim Cyberspace and the Construction of Critical Islamic Epistemology (part 1 & 2).” RPCS Insights and Perspectives, 2023. Singapore: MUIS. https://www.muis.gov.sg/education/singapore-college-of-islamic-studies/rpcs/publications/no008-chat-gptmuslim-cyberspace-and-the-construction-of-critical-islamic-epistemologypart-1-.

Dissertation:

• Human Dignity in the Islamic Bioethical Discourse on HIV/AIDS. Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar, 2018.

Peer Review:

• Asian Bioethics Review — Unveiling the potential of ethical portfolios in promoting ethical reasoning and development: Experiences of allied health students.

Conferences:

• Ramifications of Ethical Discussion on HIV/AIDS in the Muslim Public Sphere. The Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE), 6th Annual International Conference, 2017.
• Human Dignity in the Islamic Bioethical Discourse on HIV/AIDS. British Association for Islamic Studies (BRAIS) Annual Conference, 2018.
• Human Dignity in the Islamic Bioethical Discourse on HIV/AIDS. Islamic Bioethics Symposium, The University of Chicago, 2019.
• Wrestling with Ethical Decisions: Theories of Ethics in Islamic Theology and Law and their Relevance to the Modern Discourse on Applied Ethics. Goethe-University, 2020.
• Branding Islam in Singapore: Between Representation and Commodification. ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, 2022.
• AI in the Context of Islam. University of Warsaw, 2023.
• Chat-GPT, Muslim Cyberspace and the Construction of a Critical Islamic Epistemology. 4th World Congress on Logic and Religion, 2023.
• Chat-GPT, Muslim Cyberspace and the Construction of a Critical Islamic Epistemology. The Future of Artificial Intelligence in/and Islam: A View from Muslim Southeast Asia Conference, Leiden University and International Islamic University of Indonesia (UIII), 2024.
• AI Ethics: World Religions Commit to the Rome Call. Religions for Peace Japan, 2024.

• ARS(Asatizah Recognition Scheme) certified, Tier 1(Graduate)
• Pergas Council Member (2024-2028)
• Yusof Ishak Mosque Board Member (2025-2028)
• Asian Bioethics Review, Member
• Taman Bacaan, Volunteer
• Interfaith Futures Workgroup, Harmony Centre
• Asatizah Youth Network (AYN)