Dialogue Centre

04/09/2026

Last week (27 Aug), Dialogue Centre hosted a Youth Workshop on "Mubadalah (Reciprocity) as a Leadership Framework in a Gendered World". The closed-door event was a collaboration with .sg , , and .

The workshop brought together religious undergraduates ("mahasantri") of ISIF's Indonesian Women Ulama Graduate programme (SUPI/Sarjana Ulama Perempuan Indonesia) and Singapore's undergraduates from Islamic universities (Egypt and Jordan), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and National University of Singapore (NUS).

The is the 2nd year running of collaboration between Dialogue Centre and ISIF - the Fahmina Institute of Islamic Studies based in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia.

The workshop introduced the framework of ‘mubadalah’ (reciprocity) in leadership, unpacked the need for faith-based approaches to gender justice, and discussed broad-based strategies for effective advocacy on women empowerment in the context of Muslim Southeast Asia.

The workshop's unique approach was the use of forum theatre, led by Zam, founder and artistic director of Arts for Action, and Dialogue Centre's fellow. The forum theatre segment raised issues of women leadership, intergenerational values, and interfaith acceptance.

We thank the workshop's resource persons: Ustazah Lina Sakina, Ibu Nyai Nurul Bahrul Ulum and Ibu Dr Nor Isma for their expert interventions and sharings during the workshop.

19/07/2026

We are pleased to announce a collaborative forum theatre showcasing! 🎭

Join us for the SUARA Leadership Forum as we explore faith-based leadership through an interactive Forum Theatre and guided reflection.

📅 31 July 2026
🕢 7.30 PM
📍 *SCAPE (Level 5), 2 Orchard Link, S237978

Register here: https://forms.gle/vwZP874LybVbTNv46

We hope to see you there!

(Open to all age, ethnicity & faith/nonfaith.)

08/06/2026

We are honoured to be a partner organisation for ACWAY Global Youth Forum 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿!

Gathering more than 60 youths from 19 countries and 8 faith and nonfaith representations, this programme aims to develop young leaders of today to be changemakers in local and global contexts.

From Singapore 🇸🇬, we have , and !

We look forward to a meaningful engagement and dialogue with Fellows and Partners. 🙌🏼

02/06/2026

31/05/2026

Wishing our Buddhist friends a Happy Vesak Day.

May the light of Vesak illuminate our hearts with greater understanding, guide our actions with kindness, and inspire us to build communities rooted in peace, respect, and mutual care.

As we celebrate our diversity, may we also cherish the values that unite us as one human family.

Have a blessed, peaceful and meaningful Vesak Day.

From all of us at,
Dialogue Centre

27/05/2026

As Muslims commemorate the spirit of sacrifice and devotion this Eid al-Adha, may we all be reminded of the importance of compassion, humility, and humanity.

We shall continue creating brave spaces for respectful conversations, deeper understanding, and stronger connections across communities.

Wishing everyone celebrating a meaningful and blessed Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha..

13/05/2026

Social cohesion is an important factor for peace and stability. Not just within Singapore but in the region. It starts with cross-cultural and interfaith understanding amidst diversity.

Last Monday (11 May), we hosted 23 undergraduate students studying Shari'ah in various fields, including family law and economics. They are from the State Islamic University (UIN) Maulana Malik Ibrahim in Malang, Indonesia. The students were accompanied by 4 Faculty members and lecturers.

The delegation was part of the final year Mobility Student Programme for international academic exposure and learning. We brought them to the Harmony in Diversity Gallery to learn about Singapore's multiculturalism and religious harmony. They also toured Telok Ayer Street, an iconic area where various religious communities co-exist as neighbours.

There are similarities with Malang. The city in East Java is a plural society with the predominant Muslim community living alongside significant Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Confucian communities. Like Singapore, religious tolerance and harmony are valued and places of worships co-exist in the city's shared spaces.

We hope to do a reciprocal visit to Malang to learn from our regional neighbours!

Thank you to Prof Umi Sumbulah, Dean of Shariah Faculty; Dr Risma Nur Arifah, Head of International Class Programme; Dr Erik Sabti Rahmawati, Head of Programme Study of Islamic Family Law; Dr Jundiani, Senior Lecturer; and students of UIN Malang for the stimulating exchanges.

Special thanks also to for the guided tour!

03/04/2026

On this Good Friday, we pause to reflect on sacrifice, love, and redemption. May this solemn day remind us of the power of mercy, forgiveness, and hope.

Wishing you a meaningful and blessed Good Friday.

From us at DIALOGUE CENTRE

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🖼 : "The Crucifixion" by Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro), Italian, ca. 1420–23.

@ The Met Museum

This early work by Fra Angelico, likely made for private devotion, accentuates the drama of Christ’s Crucifixion. In the foreground the Virgin collapses in grief, surrounded by the lamenting Mary Magdalen and Mary of Cleofas. Behind them, a band of Roman soldiers and their horses stand watch around the cross. Some men focus their gazes on Christ, while others exchange glances. The innovative circular composition was inspired by the bronze doors created by Lorenzo Ghiberti for the Baptistry of Florence. In its focus on spatial effects and convincing human emotion, this painting provides evidence of what would become Fra Angelico’s trademarks.

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01/04/2026

Our Fellow, Md Muazzam (Zam), represented Dialogue Centre in Suara's Eid celebration yesterday. Suara is a Malay/Muslim student group at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

The event, held at Jurong Spring Community Club, saw MP Dr. Hamid Razak as Jurong Spring's grassroots advisor, gracing the event.

This is Suara's inaugural Eid celebration. We are happy to be able to support this youth-led event.

20/03/2026

This Hari Raya, we are reminded of the values that unite us: compassion and connection across differences.

To our partners, clients, and friends, thank you for being part of these meaningful dialogues. May this season bring peace, understanding, and harmony to all.

Enjoy this festive occasion, creating meaningful moments with your loved ones.

Eid Mubarak and Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

From all of us at,
Dialogue Centre