Tag: writing

  • Leading with Integrity: The Islamic Perspective

    Leading with Integrity: The Islamic Perspective

    There is no such thing, in Islam, as a Friday self and a Monday self. Many of us quietly draw a line: religion belongs to the mosque, the prayer mat, the fasting month — and work belongs to a separate compartment, governed by its own rules, its own convenience, its own targets. Islam does not…

  • The Art of Indirect Communication in Malay and Japanese Cultures

    Two cultures separated by thousands of miles — yet sharing the same quiet wisdom about human relationships. This post explores the Japanese concepts of honne and tatemae alongside their Malay equivalents: jaga air muka, cakap berlapik, and jaga hati.