Osman Bakar. December 2023/ 2024. “Foreword” (viii-ix). In: Alwani Ghazali and Muhammad Kamal. Interreligious Dialogue Models from the Life of the Prophet Muhammad. Taylor & Francis. 166 pages. ISBN: 9781032474175.
Osman Bakar. 2023. “Foreword” (iv-v). In: Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi. Muslim Philosophy: Before and After Al-Ghazzali. Noida: Edsol Informatics. 530 pages. ISBN: 978-81-958779-2-8.
Osman Bakar. 2023. “Ke Arah Memperluaskan Wawasan dan Agenda Pendidikan Umat Islam Kampuchea: Sebuah Saranan Strategik” (ms. 144-164). Dalam: Mohamad Zain Musa dan Muhammad Yamin Ismail (Penyusun), Strategi Pembangunan Masyarakat Kampuchea. Kajang: Ikatan Pembangunan Muslim Selangor (ASMAK). 467 mukasurat. ISBN: 978-623-8091-17-1.
Osman Bakar. 2023. “Quranic Ecology: Key Ideas” (pp. 25-38). In: Osman Bakar and Azizan Baharuddin (Eds.), Islam-Buddhism Eco Dialogue (IBED): Application of Religion and Science to Ecology and Sustainability (Kuala Lumpur: Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM), Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Tibetan Buddhist Culture Centre of Malaysia (TBCC), Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD). ISBN: 978-983-3070-57-2.
Osman Bakar. 2023. “Introduction Speech” (pp. 1-5). In: Osman Bakar and Azizan Baharuddin (Eds). Islam-Buddhism Eco Dialogue (IBED): Application of Religion and Science to Ecology and Sustainability (Kuala Lumpur: Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM), Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Tibetan Buddhist Culture Centre of Malaysia (TBCC), Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD). ISBN: 978-983-3070-57-2.
2022. Osman Bakar. “The concept of human microcosm: Exploring possibilities for a synthesis of traditional and modern biomedicine.” In Aasim Padela & Afifi Al-Akiti, eds., Islam and Biomedicine (Springer International Publishing), Philosophy and Medicine Series, No. 137, pp. 63-74. ISBN 978-3-030-53800-2.
2021. Osman Bakar. “Kata Pengantar.” In Tao Te Ching – Lao Tzu, “Risalah Perihal Tao dan Keunggulannya”, Terjemahan Hazman Baharom (Kuala Lumpur: The Biblio Press Enterprise), pp. iii-x. ISBN 9789671897669.
2020. Osman Bakar. “The Civilisational History of the Malay Archipelago: Arguing for a New Narrative.” In Osman Bakar, Ahmad Murad Merican, & Wan Ali Wan Mamat, eds., Colonialism in the Malay Archipelago: Civilisational Encounters (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC-IIUM Publications and Persatuan Sejarah Malaysia), pp. ix-xx.
2020. Osman Bakar. “Portugal’s conquest of Malacca and spice monopoly: Manueline imperial policy as the motivating factor.” In Osman Bakar, Ahmad Murad Merican, & Wan Ali Wan Mamat, eds. Colonialism in the Malay Archipelago: Civilisational Encounters (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC-IIUM Publications and Persatuan Sejarah Malaysia), pp. 1-32.
2020. Osman Bakar. “Prakata.” In Daisaku Ikeda & Abdurrahman Wahid, Hikmah Toleransi: Falsafah Kepemurahan dan Keamanan (The Wisdom of Tolerance: A Philosophy of Generosity and Peace), Translated into Malay by Md. Sidin Ahmad Ishak (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC-IIUM Publications), pp. iii-v.
2019. Osman Bakar. “Aspek Kesejagatan dan Peradaban Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan.” In Dzulkifli Abdul Razak & Rosnani Hashim, eds., Pentafsiran Baharu Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan dan Pelaksanaannya Pasca 2020 (Kuala Lumpur: IIUM Press), pp. 34-51.
2019. Osman Bakar. “Kata Pengantar.” In Rohaiza Rokis, M. Fakhrurrazi Ahmad, & Mohd Khairul Ridhwan Adhha Akhiar, eds., Laskar Alam: Modul Pembudayaan Kelestarian Alam (Kuala Lumpur: International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia), pp. vi-ix.
2019. Osman Bakar. “Kata Pengantar.” In Abdul Rahman al-Kawakibi, Tabiat Kediktatoran dan Keruduman Perhambaan (Tabā’i‘ al-istibdād wa masāri‘ al-isti‘bād), Translated into Malay by Marwan Bukhari A. Hamid (Kuala Lumpur: Maqasid Institute Malaysia), pp. vii-xiv. ISBN 9789671558935.
2019.Osman Bakar. “Introduction to New 2019 Edition.” In Osman Bakar & Cheng Gek Nai, eds., Islam and Confucianism: A Civilizational Dialogue, New Edition with Foreword by Anwar Ibrahim (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC-IIUM Publications), pp. 1-12.
2019. Osman Bakar. “Enhancing Dialogue between Religious Traditions: An Islamic Perspective.” In Mohamad Nawab, ed., Pathways in Contemporary Islam (Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press), pp. 215-234.
2018. Osman Bakar. “Foreword.” In Michelle Kimball, Shaykh Ahmadou Bamba: A Peacemaker for Our Time (Kuala Lumpur: The Other Press).
2018. Osman Bakar. “Multiculturalism: A Malaysian Perspective.” In Imtiyaz Yusuf, ed., Multiculturalism in Asia: Peace and Harmony (Bangkok: College of Religious Studies, Mahidol University & Konrad Adenauer Stiftung), pp. 88-108.
2016. Osman Bakar. “Understanding the Challenge of Global Warming in the Light of the Quranic Idea of Earth as Our Only Planetary Home”, pp. 117-141. In Imtiyaz Yusuf (ed.), A Planetary and Global Ethics for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and College of Religious Studies, Mahidol University, Bangkok).
2016. Osman Bakar, Norhazlin Pg Muhammad, and Ariffin Abu Bakar. “Empowerment of Women and Girls in Muslim Southeast Asia”, pp. 86-89. In UNESCO, A Better World: Actions and Commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (Tudor Rose, London).
2016. Osman Bakar. “Agama dan Sains Dalam Perspektif Islam”, pp. 26-42. In Syamsuddin Arif (ed.), Islamic Science: Paradigma, Fakta dan Agenda (Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought and Civilizations, Jakarta).
2016. Osman Bakar. “Spiritual and Intellectual Empowerment of Contemporary Youth: Defining Strategies and Methods”, pp. 233-242. In Senad Mrahorovic (ed.), Spirituality and Intellectual Safety in the Light of Religious Doctrines: Proceedings of the 12th Doha Interfaith Conference (DICID, Doha).
2016. Osman Bakar. “Foreword”, pp. ix-xi. In Megawati Moris, Al-Ghazzali’s Influence on Malay Thinkers: A Study of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Samad al-Palimbani (Islamic & Strategic Studies Institute and Kalam Research and Media, Kuala Lumpur).
2016. Osman Bakar. “Foreword”, pp. xxvii-xli. In Gibril Fouad Haddad, The Lights of Revelation and the Secrets of Interpretation: Hizb I of the Commentary on the Qur’an by al-Baydawi, Arabic edition, English translation, introduction and notes (Beacon Books, Manchester and Media Limited; and UBD PRESS, Brunei Darussalam).
2016. Osman Bakar. “Science and Technology for Mankind’s Benefit: Islamic Theories and Practices – Past, Present and Future”, pp. 19-36. In Hashim Kamali, Osman Bakar, Daud Abdul-Fattah Batchelor, & Rogayah Hashim (eds.), Islamic Perspectives on Science and Technology: Selected Conference Papers (Springer, Singapore).
2016. M. Hilmy Baihaqy bin Yussof and Osman Bakar. “Positing a Spiritual Dimension for Science Education: Brunei Darussalam’s Experience”, pp. 339-345. In M. Hashim Kamali, Osman Bakar, Daud Bachelor, and Rogayah Hashim (eds.), Islamic Perspectives on Science and Technology: Selected Conference Papers (Springer, Singapore).
2016. Osman Bakar and Daud Abdul-Fattah Batchelor. “Introduction”, pp. 3-12. In M. Hashim Kamali, Osman Bakar, Daud Bachelor, and Rogayah Hashim (eds.), Islamic Perspectives on Science and Technology (Springer, Singapore).
2015. Osman Bakar, Jabal Buaben, Norhazlin Pg Muhammad & M. Azmi Mohamad. “An Intercultural Dialogue from within Muslim Communities: A Global Overview”, pp. 91-96. In UNESCO, Agree to Differ. (UNESCO, London).
2015. Osman Bakar. “In Search of the Right Synergy between Technology and the Sharia for the Sake of a Healthy Umma”, pp. 192-195. In The Muslim 500: the World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims (The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Amman).
2015. Osman Bakar. “Konsep dan Prinsip-Prinsip Wasatiah”, pp. 65-73. In Prosiding Seminar Majlis Ilmu 2015 (Urusetia Seminar Majlis Ilmu, Bandar Seri Begawan).
2014. Osman Bakar. “Balkan Islam and Malay Islam as Branches of Islamic Civilization: An Introductory Discussion of Their Similarities and Differences”, pp. 1-6. In Mesut Idriz and Osman Bakar (eds)., Islam in Southeast Europe (UBD PRESS, Bandar Seri Begawan).
2014. Osman Bakar. “Foreword”, pp. ix-x. In Mulyadhi Kartanegara, Essentials of Islamic Philosophy: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Foundation of Knowledge (UBD PRESS, Bandar Seri Begawan).
2014. Osman Bakar. “Foreword”, pp. iii-vi. In Pg Norhazlin Pg Muhammad, The Educational System in Brunei Darussalam in the Light of al-Attas’ Philosophy of Education (UBD PRESS, Bandar Seri Begawan).
2012. “The Empowerment of Muslim Communities in Private Higher Education: An Ummatic Agenda”, pp. 82-87. In Osman Bakar & Airulamri Amran (eds.), The Empowerment of Muslim Communities in Private Higher Education (Kuala Lumpur: IAIS Malaysia & IKIP International College).
2011. “Islamic Leadership in the Changing ASEAN: Fostering Peace and Development”, pp. 38-55. In Proceedings of Conference on Islamic Leadership in the Changing ASEAN (Manila: Asian Institute of Management).
2010. “Report on Issue of Religious Tolerance: National Dialogue on Islam and Democracy”, pp. 118-132. In Ibrahim M. Zein (ed.), Islam and Democracy in Malaysia: Findings from a National Dialogue (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC).
2010. “Environmental Health and Welfare as an Important Aspect of Civilizational Islam”, pp. 139-159. In Mohamed Ajmal bin Abdul Razak al-Aidrus (ed.), Islam Hadhari: Bridging Tradition and Modernity (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC).
2009. “Religious Reform and the Controversy Surrounding Islamization in Malaysia”, pp. 31-45. In Syed Farid al-Atas (ed.), Muslim Reform in Southeast Asia: Perspectives from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore (Singapore: MUIS).
2009. “Konsep Tamadun Malaysia: Kesatuan Dalam Kepelbagaian”, pp. 1-9. In Hashim Ismail & Raihanah Abdullah (eds.), Permuafakatan dan Kerukunan: Teras Peradaban Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur: Akademi Pengajian Melayu and Center for Civilizational Dialogue, University of Malaya).
2009. “Islam dalam jati diri tamadun Melayu: konflik dan keharmonian antara tuntutan keetnikan dan keagamaan”, pp. 389-398. In Kalthum Ibrahim, Farid Mat Zain, Nasruddin Yunos dan Ezad Azraai Jamsari (eds.), Dunia Melayu dan Islam (Bangi: ATMA, UKM).
2009. “Traditional Muslim Classifications of the Sciences: Comparative Notes on Qutb al-Din al-Shirazi and Ibn Khaldun”, pp. 209-216. In Osman Bakar & Baharudin Ahmad (eds.), Ibn Khaldun’s Legacy and Its Significance (Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC).
2008. “Challenges to Dialogues of Civilizations and Ways of Overcoming Them”, pp. 23-39. In Thomas W. Simon and Azizan Baharuddin (eds.), Dialogue of Civilizations and the Construction of Peace (Kuala Lumpur: Center for Civilizational Dialogue, University of Malaya).
2007. “Islam and the Future of Interreligious Peace in Asia”, pp. 105-116. In Imtiyaz Yusuf (ed.), The Role of Religions and Philosophical Traditions in Promoting World Peace: An Asian Perspective (Singapore: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung).
2007. “Malaysian Islam in the Twenty-first Century”, pp. 81-108. In John Esposito, John Voll & Osman Bakar (eds.), Asian Islam in the Twenty-first Century (New York: Oxford University Press).
2007. “Islam and the Malay Civilizational Identity: Tension and Harmony between Ethnicity and Religiosity”, pp. 480-487. In John Donohue & John Esposito (eds.), Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives (New York-Oxford: Oxford University Press).
2005. “Islam, Ethnicity, Pluralism and Democracy: Malaysia’s Unique Experience”, pp. 63-83. In M. A. Muqtedar Khan (ed.), Islamic Democratic Discourse: Theory, Debates, and Philosophical Perspectives (Lanham: Lexington Books).
2005. “Competing Visions of Islam in Southeast Asia: American Muslim Scholarship as a Shaping Factor”, pp. 103-120. In Philippa Strum (ed.), Muslims in the United States: Identity, Influence, Innovation (Washington DC: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars).
2005. “Malaysia’s Path to Modernization and Democratization”, pp. 235-252. In Shireen T. Hunter & Huma Malik (eds.), Modernization, Democracy and Islam (Westport: Praeger Publishers).
2005. “The Impact of the War on Terror on Malaysia”, pp. 93-113. In Shahram Akbarzadeh & Samina Yasmeen (eds.), Islam and the West: Reflections from Australia (Sydney: University of New South Wales Press).
2005. “Science and the Idea of the Sacred”, pp. 103-112. In Zainal Abidin Bagir (ed.), Science and Religion in a Post-Colonial World: Interfaith Perspectives (Adelaide: ATF Press).
2004. “Pluralism and the ‘People of the Book’: An Islamic Faith Perspective”, pp. 99-112. In Robert A. Seiple & Dennis R. Hoover (eds.), Religion and Security: The New Nexus in International Relations (Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers).
2004. “Relations between Malaysia and Islam in America”, pp. 225-250. In Abdul Razak Baginda (ed.), Malaysia and the Islamic World (Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Strategic Research Center).
2003. “The Intellectual Impact of American Muslim Scholars on the Muslim World with Special Reference to Southeast Asia”, pp. 151-169. In Philippa Strum & Danielle Tarantolo (eds.), Muslims in the United States (Washington DC: Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars).
2003. “Islam and Political Legitimacy in Malaysia”, pp. 127-149. In Shahram Akbarzadeh & Abdullah Saeed (eds.), Islam and Political Legitimacy (London: Curzon Press).
2001. “Intercivilizational Dialogue: Theory and Practice in Islam”, pp. 164-176. In M. Nakamura, S. Siddique, and O.F. Bajunid (eds.), Islam and Civil Society in Southeast Asia (Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies).
1997. “The Importance of Cosmology in the Cultivation of the Arts”, pp. 1-6. In Wan Abdul Kadir & Hashim Awang (eds.), Art and Cosmology: Islamic Cosmology and Malay Art (Kuala Lumpur: Academy of Malay Studies).
1996. “Science (as a Branch of Philosophy)”, pp. 926-958. In S.H. Nasr & O. Leaman (eds.), History of Islamic Philosophy, Routledge History of World Philosophies, vol. II, chapter 53.
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