This paper merely seeks to explore the recipes and strategies used by Rufaqa’ in its development path, which has exhibited vitality and resilience in the face of persistent challenges in its relationship with the state. This paper does not intend to delve into theological questions which have dragged the state into protracted conflict with groups led by Ustaz Ashaari Muhammad, the founder-leader of Darul Arqam and subsequently executive chairman of Rufaqa’. From an entity which was not a household name in the corporate world, Rufaqa’ achieved sudden and widespread publicity as the tool for remobilisation of former Darul Arqam members. ![]() ![]() ![]() As the year 2006 was drawing to a close, Malaysians were startled by news of allegedly concerted attempts to revive Darul Arqam, an Islamic dakwah (missionary) movement banned by the Malaysian authorities in 1994, by members of a flourishing business entity known as Rufaqa’ Corporation.
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