Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Library, ISTAC

06/05/2026

Minhaj al-Abidin ila Jannat Rabb al-'Alamin.
Dated 1272H/1856 AD
by Daud Abdullah al Fattani (d. 1847 AD).
Copied in Mecca in 1272H1856 AD by in Ibrahim al-Fattani, this manuscript is by the prolific Malay scholar Sheikh Daud al-Fattani. A leading writer of Islamic texts in Jawi, he spent decades in Mecca and Medina and was deeply influenced by Imam al-Ghazali, particularly Ihya' Ulumuddin. Centered on Sufism, the work addresses the spiritual challenges that must be overcome to draw closer to Allah and attain eternal Paradise.

05/05/2026

The visit to the SMNA Library by local and international representatives provided meaningful engagement with its intellectual heritage, aesthetic design, and ethical stewardship. The Alhambra-inspired architecture and rare collections reflect a deep integration of beauty, knowledge, and cultural continuity. Participants also gained insight into the Library’s effective management and preservation practices, fostering scholarly exchange and shared appreciation for best practices in safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
✨ Welcome to Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library ✨
We are delighted to welcome our guests from Fakulti Alam Bina, UITM Shah Alam
📅 Date/Day : 30 April 2026 (Thursday)
🕤 Time : 2.00 am – 4.30 pm
👥 No of Person : 90

05/05/2026

22/04/2026

The visit to the SMNA Library by local and international representatives provided meaningful engagement with its intellectual heritage, aesthetic design, and ethical stewardship. The Alhambra-inspired architecture and rare collections reflect a deep integration of beauty, knowledge, and cultural continuity. Participants also gained insight into the Library’s effective management and preservation practices, fostering scholarly exchange and shared appreciation for best practices in safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
✨ Welcome to Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library ✨
We are delighted to welcome our guests Shaykh Prof. Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Musleh Secretary-General, International Islamic Council for Da‘wa and Relief (IICDR)
📅 Date/Day : 21 April 2026 (Tuesday)
🕤 Time : 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
👥 No of Person : 6

19/04/2026

𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸: 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗷𝗼𝗹, 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘂 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗱
Menurut beliau, pemilihan kapal Portugis sebagai ikon pameran bukan sahaja tidak tepat dari sudut konteks sejarah tempatan, malah berpotensi memesongkan naratif sebenar tentang kekuatan maritim Nusantara yang pernah mendominasi rantau ini.

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Menurut beliau, pemilihan kapal Portugis sebagai ikon pameran bukan sahaja tidak tepat dari sudut konteks sejarah tempatan, malah berpotensi memesongkan naratif sebenar tentang kekuatan maritim Nusantara yang pernah mendominasi rantau ini.

17/04/2026

The visit to the SMNA Library by local and international representatives provided meaningful engagement with its intellectual heritage, aesthetic design, and ethical stewardship. The Alhambra-inspired architecture and rare collections reflect a deep integration of beauty, knowledge, and cultural continuity. Participants also gained insight into the Library’s effective management and preservation practices, fostering scholarly exchange and shared appreciation for best practices in safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
✨ Welcome to Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library ✨
We are delighted to welcome our guests from Delegations from Ministry of Education Afghanistan
📅 Date/Day : 15 April 2026 (Wednesday)
🕤 Time : 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
👥 No of Person : 6

09/04/2026

The visit to the SMNA Library by local and international representatives provided meaningful engagement with its intellectual heritage, aesthetic design, and ethical stewardship. The Alhambra-inspired architecture and rare collections reflect a deep integration of beauty, knowledge, and cultural continuity. Participants also gained insight into the Library’s effective management and preservation practices, fostering scholarly exchange and shared appreciation for best practices in safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
✨ Welcome to Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library ✨
We are delighted to welcome our guests from AKDEMIK PUSAT KAJIAN PENGURUSAN PEMBANGUNAN ISLAM (ISDEV), UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM
📅 Date/Day : 9 April 2026 (Thursday)
🕤 Time : 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
👥 No of Person : 5

09/04/2026

The visit to the SMNA Library by local and international representatives provided meaningful engagement with its intellectual heritage, aesthetic design, and ethical stewardship. The Alhambra-inspired architecture and rare collections reflect a deep integration of beauty, knowledge, and cultural continuity. Participants also gained insight into the Library’s effective management and preservation practices, fostering scholarly exchange and shared appreciation for best practices in safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
✨ Welcome to Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library ✨
We are delighted to welcome our guests from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
📅 Date/Day : 2 April 2026 (Thursday)
🕤 Time : 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
👥 No of Person : 5

09/04/2026

The visit to the SMNA Library by local and international representatives provided meaningful engagement with its intellectual heritage, aesthetic design, and ethical stewardship. The Alhambra-inspired architecture and rare collections reflect a deep integration of beauty, knowledge, and cultural continuity. Participants also gained insight into the Library’s effective management and preservation practices, fostering scholarly exchange and shared appreciation for best practices in safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
✨ Welcome to Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library ✨
We are delighted to welcome our guests from Persatuan Bahasa Melayu Universiti Malaya (PBMUM)
📅 Date/Day : 9 April 2026 (Thursday)
🕤 Time : 9.30 am – 12.00 pm
👥 No of Person : 15