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Silat and the Philosophy of Time: Lessons from Surah Al-Asr
“By time, indeed mankind is in loss…” — this profound verse from Surah Al-Asr (103) is more than a spiritual reflection; it is a guiding principle in the practice of Silat Melayu. Within the tradition of The Malaysian Organization of Authentic Malay Silat Arts (PASSMAL), this verse is recited at the beginning of every…