The Religious Rehabilitation Group (Abbreviation: RRG; Malay: Kumpulan Pemulihan Keagamaan; Jawi: كومڤولن ڤموليهن كاڬامأن; Chinese: 宗教改造小组; Tamil: மத மறுவாழ்வு குழு) is an organization of voluntary Islamic scholars and teachers in Singapore who assist in the religious rehabilitation and counselling of radicalised and self-radicalised individuals.
Religious Rehabilitation Group كومڤولن ڤموليهن كاڬامأن (Jawi)
Formed in 2003, RRG's initial mission was to rehabilitate detained members of the regional terrorist group, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI).[2] Soon, RRG's focus was expanded to provide counselling and financial support for families of the detainees to prevent further radicalisation. Over the years, RRG has extended its outreach to the wider community in efforts to dispel misinterpretations of Islamic concepts and prevent them from falling under the influence of extremist terrorist ideology.[2][3][4][5]
The work of RRG has received domestic and international praise.[6][7][1][8] Among the aspects of RRG's work that were lauded include the counselling and care of families of detainees,[1] and its implementation of rehabilitation in an academic environment where it is willing to study and adapt.[9]
The RRG was co-founded by Ustaz Ali Haji Mohamed and Ustaz Hasbi Hassan in April 2003 following the arrest and detention of Jemaah Islamiyah members in December 2001 and August 2002.[10][2]
In RRG's early beginnings, several Islamic teachers viewed RRG with suspicion, perceiving it to be merely a tool of the Government.[11] Dr Mohamed Fatris Bakaram, Mufti of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), said that this was a psychological challenge that the Muslim community has to face, and that preachers and teachers must stand up and develop self-confidence in order to guide the community.[2]
Effortsedit
Counselling and outreach effortsedit
Since its formation, RRG has performed more than 1,500 counselling sessions, which also extend to the family members of detainees.[2]
In collaboration with other agencies, RRG conducts workshops and seminars at schools, madrasahs, and mosques.[12] Since its inception, RRG has written and published a series public education material, which include two counselling manuals and information booklets.[11]
RRG makes it a priority to maintain the social welfare of family members of detainees.[6][1] The counselling and care of family members ensure that rehabilitation continues at home even after the release of a detainee. Ustazah Kalthom Md Isa, an RRG counsellor, said: "We want the family members to be on the same page in terms of religious understanding. They play a key part in rehabilitating the detainees back into life after they are released."[1]
Contemporary challengesedit
A contemporary focus is now turned to young Muslims and education.[4] In light of terror-related propaganda online,[2] the RRG is also turning its attention to cyberspace.[8]
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The Religious Rehabilitation Group Abbreviation RRG Malay Kumpulan Pemulihan Keagamaan Jawi كومڤولن ڤموليهن كاڬامأن Chinese 宗教改造小组 Tamil மத மற வ ழ வ க ழ is an organization of voluntary Islamic scholars and teachers in Singapore who assist in the religious rehabilitation and counselling of radicalised and self radicalised individuals Religious Rehabilitation Group كومڤولن ڤموليهن كاڬامأن Jawi FormationAugust 2003TypeReligious Volunteer OrganisationPurposeReligious RehabilitationHeadquartersKhadijah MosqueLocation583 Geylang Rd Singapore 389522Coordinates1 18 50 8 N 103 53 09 9 ECo ChairmanMohamad Hasbi Hassan Ali Haji MohamadAffiliationsInter Agency Aftercare Group ACG Volunteers49 1 Websitehttps www rrg sg Formed in 2003 RRG s initial mission was to rehabilitate detained members of the regional terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah JI 2 Soon RRG s focus was expanded to provide counselling and financial support for families of the detainees to prevent further radicalisation Over the years RRG has extended its outreach to the wider community in efforts to dispel misinterpretations of Islamic concepts and prevent them from falling under the influence of extremist terrorist ideology 2 3 4 5 The work of RRG has received domestic and international praise 6 7 1 8 Among the aspects of RRG s work that were lauded include the counselling and care of families of detainees 1 and its implementation of rehabilitation in an academic environment where it is willing to study and adapt 9 Contents 1 History 2 Efforts 2 1 Counselling and outreach efforts 2 2 Welfare of family members 2 3 Contemporary challenges 3 Accolades 4 ReferencesHistory editThe RRG was co founded by Ustaz Ali Haji Mohamed and Ustaz Hasbi Hassan in April 2003 following the arrest and detention of Jemaah Islamiyah members in December 2001 and August 2002 10 2 In RRG s early beginnings several Islamic teachers viewed RRG with suspicion perceiving it to be merely a tool of the Government 11 Dr Mohamed Fatris Bakaram Mufti of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore MUIS said that this was a psychological challenge that the Muslim community has to face and that preachers and teachers must stand up and develop self confidence in order to guide the community 2 Efforts editCounselling and outreach efforts edit Since its formation RRG has performed more than 1 500 counselling sessions which also extend to the family members of detainees 2 In collaboration with other agencies RRG conducts workshops and seminars at schools madrasahs and mosques 12 Since its inception RRG has written and published a series public education material which include two counselling manuals and information booklets 11 On 1 June 2016 RRG launched a mobile app 5 13 Welfare of family members edit RRG makes it a priority to maintain the social welfare of family members of detainees 6 1 The counselling and care of family members ensure that rehabilitation continues at home even after the release of a detainee Ustazah Kalthom Md Isa an RRG counsellor said We want the family members to be on the same page in terms of religious understanding They play a key part in rehabilitating the detainees back into life after they are released 1 Contemporary challenges edit A contemporary focus is now turned to young Muslims and education 4 In light of terror related propaganda online 2 the RRG is also turning its attention to cyberspace 8 Accolades editBerita Harian Achiever of The Year Award 2014 6 2 14 7 presented by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong 2 14 References edit a b c d e Some ISA detainees were grateful when arrested RRG TODAYonline Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b c d e f g h Religious rehabilitation social integration key to counter terrorism efforts Experts Channel NewsAsia Retrieved 2017 08 28 About RRG Religious Rehabilitation Group Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b Mohamed Bin Ali 2008 De Radicalisation Programmes Changing Minds RSIS Commentaries 100 2008 a b Multiple avenues for friends family to report signs of radicalisation in loved ones RRG Channel NewsAsia Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b c Media Releases Singapore Press Holdings www sph com sg Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b Religious Rehabilitation Group invaluable in maintaining harmony PM Lee TODAYonline Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b S Ramesh 26 March 2013 Singapore s de radicalisation programme has attracted global interest RSIS dean Channel NewsAsia Amir Hussain 26 Mar 2013 Anger resentment fear hinder efforts to rehabilitate extremists TODAY Jemaah Islamiyah s bomb plot 2001 2002 Infopedia eresources nlb gov sg Singapore National Library Board Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b Elgin Toh 27 March 2013 Religious Rehabilitation Group lauded The Straits Times Outreach Efforts Religious Rehabilitation Group Retrieved 2017 08 28 hermes 2016 06 01 Religious doubts Use app for private chat with counsellors The Straits Times Retrieved 2017 08 28 a b migration 2014 08 19 Group that fights extremist ideology wins Berita Harian Achiever award The Straits Times Retrieved 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