perceptions
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Islam in MalaysiaPerceptions and Facts
Problem identification: Nowadays many people have misconceptions over
Islam due to certain reasons.
The project is about the perceptions, reality and facts of Islam practiced in Malaysia.
The audience may be exposed with the bitter-truth about Muslims in Malaysia, the perceptions of the Muslims towards their religion, the perceptions of Non-Muslims towards Islam and also the positivity and the negativity of the life of Muslims in Malaysia.
Project Proposal
To expose the perceptions and facts about Islam in Malaysia
To expose the reality of Islam in Malaysia To tell Muslims about the truth of Islamic
teaching
Target audience: Muslims in Malaysia
Idea and concept: Abstract video projection that comes along with voice over and sound effects.
Aim and objectives
Islam in Malaysia: Perceptions and Facts
by Dr Asri Zainul Abidin
Research & Analysis
I am Muslim by Dina Zaman
Research & Analysis
The Lawful and Prohibited in Islam
by Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
Research & Analysis
Movies: Gubra and Muallaf by Yasmin Ahmad
Research & Analysis
Videos about Islam in Malaysia on Youtube
Personal communications with fellow Muslims
Articles and journals on the internet
Research & Analysis
Islam has been accused as a race (eg: Islam = Malays / Islam = Arabs)
Many who call themselves Muslims being too arrogant for having a faith in the religion
Arrogant with the religion but does not even know the real teaching of Islam
Islam has been accused as a terror religion due to its followers behavior
Research & Analysis
Different perceptions of Islam:-
Perceptions of the Muslims towards Islam Perceptions of the Non-Muslims towards
Islam General perceptions about Islam Reality of Islam in Malaysia
Idea development
Examples of Perceptions of Muslims
1. All those who call themselves as Muslims will end up in heaven no matter how sinful they are. (are you
suuuuuure?)
2. Malay = Islam (and vice-versa)
3. It’s okay to ask for something from “something else” (black magic/bomoh) other than God as long as you call yourself a Muslim
4. Dogs and pigs are sensitive; alcohol-not very much
Idea development
Example of Perceptions of Non-Muslims about Islam
1. Injustice2. Terror3. *Imagine a stereotyped race* = Islam, and
vice-versa4. Difficult
Idea development
From all the perceptions, there will be Quranic verses and Hadiths (the prophet’s sayings) to prove what is right and what is wrong. Example:-
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, “A prostitute was forgiven by Allah, because, passing by a panting dog near a well and seeing that the dog was about to die of thirst, she took off her shoe, and tying it with her head-cover she drew out some water for it. So, Allah forgave her because of that.”
The hadith above is about being kind to animals, including dogs.
Idea development
Artist research:-
The Light Surgeons
1. Video projection / projection mapping2. Combination of classic and contemporary
arts3. Abstract4. Composing rhythm by including
existing/recorded voice over
Contextual Studies
Flowchart
Content development
Floor plan and Conceptual Diagram
Sketches
Content development
Content development
Front view
Conceptual diagram
Side view
Content development
Side view
Final Synopsis
(Teaser…)
The End