Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines-Diliman
RSEARCH ASSOCIATION FOR ISLAMIC SOCIAL SCIENCES, INC. (RAIS)
The Research Association for Islamic Social Sciences (RAIS) is a non-stock, non-profit and non-partisan research, evaluation, advisory and data-based organization duly registered in 2008 under Philippine laws, focusing on the concerns, needs and conditions of the Filipino Muslims, and other matters affecting the contemporary Muslim world. RAIS is composed of Muslim academicians and a pool of experts principally based at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City with expertise on Islamic Culture, History, Political Thought, Philosophy, Law, Administration, Arts, Economic Development, Contemporary Events, and Research and Policy Formulation Methodology.
It is composed of Muslim academicians and a pool of experts principally based at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City with expertise in Islamic Culture, History, Political Thought, Philosophy, Law, Administration, Arts, Economic Development, Contemporary Events, and Research and Policy-Formulation Methodology.
CONTACT INFO:
RAIS is located at the UP Institute of Islamic Studies, which is temporarily housed at the Virata Hall, UP ISSI Bldg., E. Jacinto St., University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
Telephone No.: (02) 8981-8500 local 3583
Email: RaisOfficial2021@gmail.com
Facebook Page: @RaisOfficialPage
RAIS' Philosophy
At RAIS, we believe that…
- All plans and action should be grounded on a firm system of faith and ideology that recognize the supremacy of One God and the latitude of man’s initiative and capabilities under God’s law.
- Man is a physical, mental, and spiritual being who must strive for the holistic development and full fruition of his body, mind, and spirit.
- Knowledge (‘ilm) and enlightenment (ta’leem) are basic to empowerment (qadariyaah), and empowerment must be guided by God-consciousness (taqwa), morality (adab), responsibility (masa’uliyyah), justice (adl), reform (tajdeed), perseverance (sabr) and exertion (ijtihad) toward a progress (taqaddum) which is both individual (ayn) and collective (kifayah).
- Economic growth and the good life (Bayyah tayyibah) are bounties of God (fadl Allah) to be achieved through physical and moral efforts and interventions in an environment of equal opportunity and peace. Economic accomplishment must be turned into spiritual achievements, for the real attainment of the bounties of God is done by seeking His acceptance of our success.
- Every member of the society can and should contribute to the advancement of society and growth of everyone by continuously enhancing his capabilities through legally and morally acceptable means.
- Research and quest for knowledge are important tools for strengthening faith, advancing ideology and technology, applying the law, and enhancing the material and spiritual lives of man and society.
Projects
- RAIS undertakes research, policy studies, and collaborates in the conduct of seminars and training workshops on Muslim issues and topics.
- Its thrusts center on emphasizing Islamic wisdom in contemporary times. Along this direction, it promotes development concerns such as activities like data-collection, consolidation, consultations, and linkages with concerned institutions.
- In accordance with the belief that Islam fully supports social and economic development, RAIS intends to evolve and operationalize an Islamic value framework in consonance with its philosophy and beliefs.
Roundtable Discussions (RTDs)
The 6th (2013) RTD on Islamic Economics: from Theory to Practice was supposed to be hosted by Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi Campus on November 26-29, 2013. However, the Chancellor of Tawi-Tawi, Dr. Lorenzo Reyes, requested the postponement so that other MSU administrators can allot budget for their respective representatives.
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